- rule by WordNet
nounA principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.usage: "it was his rule to take...
- ruled by WordNet
verbExercise authority over; as of nations.usage: "Who is governing the country...
- ruling by WordNet
nounThe reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself.synonyms:...
- governing by WordNet
nounThe act of governing; exercising authority.usage: "regulations for the governing of state...
- governed by WordNet
nounThe body of people who are citizens of a particular government. "governments derive their...