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governing

governing /ˈgʌvɚnɪŋ/ adjective
governing
/ˈgʌvɚnɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOVERNING
always used before a noun
: controlling and making decisions for a country, organization, etc.
: controlling or guiding the actions of someone or something
see also self-governing