governing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡəvɝnɪŋ// UK //ɡˈʌvənɪŋ// gov·ern·ing
n. the act or process of controlling and leading a country, organization, or group. It involves making important decisions and setting the rules that everyone must follow.
n. the exercise of authority and control over a political unit or organization. Often used to describe the functional process of administration rather than the political act of campaigning.
Good governing requires listening to the needs of the people.
The committee is responsible for the governing of the local sports club and its finances.
Effective governing in a globalized economy necessitates a delicate balance between national sovereignty and international cooperation.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently appears in the phrase 'the governing of'.