Definitions for governed
gov·erned

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 6 votes

1. governednoun

   the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

   "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"--Declaration of Independence

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1. governed

   Governed refers to being controlled, directed, or strongly influenced by rules, laws, or any system of regulations. It can also suggest being restrained or moderated in behavior or actions. Additionally, it can refer to a body of people or state that is administered or managed by a government.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Governed

   of Govern

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1. governedverb

   Verb form of the word govern.

   They governed easily and effectively.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Citizenry

How to pronounce governed?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say governed in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of governed in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of governed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of governed in a Sentence

1. Mark Konyn:

   China's misfortune may prove to be Hong Kong's gain, the Hong Kong market remains a reliable and well governed alternative for China exposure and could represent good value once the dust settles.

2. Thomas Decker:

   Our nation has a proud history of immigration, but we are also a nation governed by laws specifically designed to protect its citizens and residents. ERO deportation officers are committed to enforcing the immigration laws set forth by our legislators, of those arrested during this operation, nine were released from New York custody with an active detainer, which poses an increased risk to the officers and the community.

3. Sigmund Freud:

   When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choice of a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious, from somewhere within ourselves. In the important decisions of personal life, we should be governed, I think, by the deep inner needs of our nature.

4. Gelett Burgess:

   The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again: and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.

5. Henry Louis Mencken:

   ...the basic delusion that men may be governed and yet be free.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=governed
2. ^ ChatGPT
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3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governed