Govern (Verb)
Meaning 1
Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood; "most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in German".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Direct or strongly influence the behavior of; "His belief in God governs his conduct".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- New environmental laws will govern the amount of emissions from factories and power plants.
- The school board will govern how teachers grade student assignments to ensure fairness.
- Federal regulations govern how the company handles sensitive customer data.
- In most countries, laws govern the ownership and sale of real estate.
- Both local and national authorities govern the use of drone aircraft for commercial purposes.