governing governing /ˈgʌvɝnɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws  ( governing )
   responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
    Governing bodies
   governing bodies
   

noun

1. The act of governing; exercising authority  ( administration , governance , governing , government , government activity )
   the act of governing; exercising authority
    Regulations for the governing of state prisons
   regulations for the governing of state prisons
    He had considerable experience of government
   he had considerable experience of government