governed

Example Sentences

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An executor has authority after death and only within the realm of probate related to assets governed by a will.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

By making clear how a government should never act, Congress implied what was meant by just governance with the consent of those governed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Here, perhaps, we are coming to the nub of the issue, the gap of expectations between the governed and those who seek to govern.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But about 400 years ago, strict social rules governed "hatiquette," and removing a hat was expected as a sign of respect.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Better to steer clear of an occasion governed by a rule which would be so easy to break.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry