governed (B2)
verb (past participle)
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnd/
Definition
To be controlled, directed, or influenced by rules, laws, or an authority.
Examples
The city has been governed by the same political party for over two decades.
His decisions are often governed by emotion rather than logic.
Every aspect of the project was strictly governed by the new regulations.
How to Use governed
- governed by (prepositional phrase)
- Controlled or directed by something or someone. — "The organization is governed by a board of trustees."
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