governs

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
  2. verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of
  3. verb exercise authority over; as of nations

Synonyms

regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern

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