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to govern
01
to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens
02
direct or strongly influence the behavior of
03
to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs
04
require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Example
Procedural rules govern the submission of evidence and the conduct of trials in courtrooms.
The sovereign ruler governed the kingdom with absolute authority and wisdom.
Internal policies govern the conduct of employees within the organization.
The transactional relationship between buyer and seller is governed by market dynamics.
The tribal council collectively governs the community, addressing various issues.