Definition of governed

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of governed is as below...

Governed (imp. & p. p.) of Gover.

Lern More About Governed

Reasonable :: Reasonable (n.) Governed by reason; being under the influence of reason; thinking, speaking, or acting rationally, or according to the dictates of reason; agreeable to reason; just; rational; as, the measure must satisfy all reasonable men..
Obedience :: Obedience (n.) A cell (or offshoot of a larger monastery) governed by a prior.
Circumstanced :: Circumstanced (p. a.) Governed by events or circumstances.
Dominion :: Dominion (n.) That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, or county, considered as subject; as, the dominions of a king. Also used figuratively; as, the dominion of the passions..
Khan :: Khan (n.) A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; -- so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them..
Theorbo :: Theorbo (n.) An instrument made like large lute, but having two necks, with two sets of pegs, the lower set holding the strings governed by frets, while to the upper set were attached the long bass strings used as open notes..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Episcopal :: Episcopal (a.) Governed by bishops; as, an episcopal church..
Self-government :: Self-government (n.) The act of governing one's self, or the state of being governed by one's self; self-control; self-command..
Judge :: "Judge (v. i.) One of supreme magistrates, with both civil and military powers, who governed Israel for more than four hundred years..
Wild :: Wild (superl.) Not submitted to restraint, training, or regulation; turbulent; tempestuous; violent; ungoverned; licentious; inordinate; disorderly; irregular; fanciful; imaginary; visionary; crazy..
Masterless :: Masterless (a.) Destitute of a master or owner; ungoverned or ungovernable.
Fantasia :: Fantasia (n.) A continuous composition, not divided into what are called movements, or governed by the ordinary rules of musical design, but in which the author's fancy roves unrestricted by set form..
Arbitrary :: Arbitrary (a.) Depending on will or discretion; not governed by any fixed rules; as, an arbitrary decision; an arbitrary punishment..
Governed :: Governed (imp. & p. p.) of Gover.
Regimen :: Regimen (n.) The word or words governed.
Fancier :: Fancier (n.) One who is governed by fancy.
Matriarchal :: Matriarchal (a.) Of or pertaining to a matriarch; governed by a matriarch.
Self-willed :: Self-willed (a.) Governed by one's own will; not yielding to the wishes of others; obstinate.
Intractable :: Intractable (a.) Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn; obstinate; refractory; as, an intractable child..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us