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Meanings of govern in English

Portuguese
regularizar
Catalan
ordenar
Spanish
regular

Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations.

regularizar
Portuguese
reinar
Catalan
regir
Spanish
gobernar

Exercise authority over; as of nations.

reinar
Usage of govern in English
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On the latest figures, National would need New Zealand First to govern.
Radio NZ
2
It will govern the way our Union functions for years to come.
The Irish Times
3
This means Labour would be able to govern without a coalition partner.
Reuters
4
The law would govern all statutory audits carried out in the EU.
The Irish Times
5
The election result didn't give a single party the mandate to govern.
The Guardian
6
The committees enact bylaws to govern natural resource management in their areas.
Reuters
7
Recent studies have revealed the complex mechanisms that govern lncRNA nuclear retention.
Pubmed
8
On these poll results Labour would easily be able to govern alone.
Radio NZ
9
Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to include the provisions that govern elections.
News.com.au
10
Mr Garnier said councillors needed to govern across the whole of Auckland.
Radio NZ
11
No national standards govern the use of Tasers in jails and prisons.
Reuters
12
They govern my life; they give me peace; they breathe me hope.
The History of David Grieve
13
Ms Backes said one doesn't govern by fear but respecting the people.
Radio NZ
14
They will also propose rules to govern the use of artificial intelligence.
Reuters
15
The government hopes to weaken Hamas by constraining its ability to govern.
The Guardian
16
What rules should govern corporations that build a business around personal data?
The Guardian
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Govern through the time
Govern across language varieties
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Common
South Africa
Common
United Kingdom
Common
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