Associations to the word «Governing»

Wiktionary

GOVERNING, verb. Present participle of govern

Dictionary definition

GOVERNING, noun. The act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government".
GOVERNING, adjective. Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws; "governing bodies".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.