govern

US /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/
UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/
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1.

conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people)

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The new president will govern the country for the next four years.
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Laws are made to govern human behavior.
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ruleadministermanagecontrolregulate
2.

control, influence, or determine

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The principles that govern his decisions are clear.
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Emotions often govern human actions.
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controlinfluencedeterminedirectguide
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governmentgovernancelocal governmentdata governance