Definition of Governs. Meaning of Governs. Synonyms of Governs

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Governs. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Governs and, of course, Governs synonyms and on the right images related to the word Governs.

Definition of Governs

Govern
Govern Gov"ern, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Governed; p. pr. & vb. n. Governing.] [OF. governer, F. gouverner, fr. L. gubernare to steer, pilot, govern, Gr. kyberna^n. Cf. Gubernatorial.] 1. To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority. ``Fit to govern and rule multitudes.' --Shak. 2. To regulate; to influence; to direct; to restrain; to manage; as, to govern the life; to govern a horse. Govern well thy appetite. --Milton. 3. (Gram.) To require to be in a particular case; as, a transitive verb governs a noun in the objective case; or to require (a particular case); as, a transitive verb governs the objective case.
Govern
Govern Gov"ern, v. i. To exercise authority; to administer the laws; to have the control. --Dryden.

Meaning of Governs from wikipedia

- Who Governs?: Democracy and Power in an American City is a book in American political science by Robert Dahl. It was published in 1961 by Yale University...
- George Stanley McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) was an American historian and South Dakota politician who was a U.S. representative and three-term...
- Elizabeth Lee McGovern (born July 18, 1961) is an American actress and musician. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors...
- Details - Agbodza, Kwame Governs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Agbodza, Kwame Governs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved...
- Conservative campaign was, thus, encapsulated by the now-famous phrase "Who governs Britain?" The party's manifesto, which was largely written by the ****ure...
- unincorporated settlement is one that does not have a muni****l council that governs solely over the settlement. It is usually, but not always, part of a larger...
- McGovern may refer to the following: McGovern (name), surname of Irish origin McGovern Institute for Brain Research People: Jack Michael McGovern current...
- Maureen Therese McGovern (born July 27, 1949) is an American singer and Broadway actress, well known for her renditions of the songs "The Morning After"...
- Peter John McGovern (28 October 1927 – 1 April 2006) was an English songwriter and activist. Pete McGovern was born in Liverpool, England, on 28 October...
- Internationale Motonautique (UIM) governs powerboat racing while the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) governs air sports, including aeroplane...