governing

nouns

the act of governing; exercising authority
"regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
administration, governance, governing, government, government activity
is derived from
govern

adjectives

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
"governing bodies"
governing
is similar to
exercising influence or control
"television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion"; "the dominant partner in the marriage"
dominant