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Definition of governed : of Govern

Synonyms:

driven, autonomous, subjugated, free

directed, led, consequent, steered, dependent, harnessed, administered, obedient, commanded, unruly, administrated, executed, bridled, capricious, superintended, piloted, disciplined, supervised, influenced, oversaw, dominated, overseen, inclined, effected, determined, controlled, presided, regulated, ordered, managed, ruled

headed

conducted, mastered, lorded, lead, bossed

grasped, griped, coordinated, charged, held, swayed, reigned

Usage examples:

• Are not then the foundations of the laws that governed this case changed? - "The Laws Of War, Affecting Commerce And Shipping", H. Byerley Thomson.
• He would have had the kingdom justly and wisely governed for the benefit of the whole nation, but he regarded the nobility, and, above all, the peers, as the pre- destined instruments of government. - "A Short History of French Literature", George Saintsbury.
• I'll try to bring her nearer, I will, indeed; but I've been governed so long by th' old man that I don't seem to have any right strength o' my own. - "The Story Of Kennett", Bayard Taylor.