governing

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BrE /ˈɡʌvənɪŋ/ AmE /ˈɡʌvərniŋ/

adjective en → es

1 GOVERNMENT [attributive] B1

relating to the government or people who are in charge of a country, organization, etc.

gubernamental, de gobierno, oficial

  • governing body/committee

Collocations governing party · governing council

  • The governing committee has decided to change the rules.

    El comité gubernamental ha decidido cambiar las reglas.

2 CONTROL [attributive] B2

having control or power over something or someone; managing and directing an organization, country, etc.

que gobierna, que controla, administrativo

  • governing authority

Collocations governing body · governing rules

  • The new law is under the governing authority of the Ministry.

    La nueva ley está bajo la autoridad gubernamental del Ministerio.