govern

verb B2

Meaning

To govern means to exercise authority or control over a group, organization, or country, often by establishing rules and making decisions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "govern" with "governing," which is the present participle form used in different contexts.

Example Sentences

The council will govern the new policies starting next month .
The new laws will govern how companies handle customer data .
The new laws will govern how we use the internet .

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