Synonyms: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity
Definition: the act of governing; exercising authority
Usage: regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
Similar words: social control
Definition: control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
Synonyms: governing
Definition: responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
Usage: governing bodies
Similar words: dominant
Definition: exercising influence or control
Usage: television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion; the dominant partner in the marriage