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ungoverned

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gov⋅ern

  [guhv-ern]
Use ungoverned in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
2. to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide: the motives governing a decision.
3. to hold in check; control: to govern one's temper.
4. to serve as or constitute a law for: the principles governing a case.
5. Grammar. to be regularly accompanied by or require the use of (a particular form). In They helped us, the verb helped governs the objective case of the pronoun we.
6. to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor.
–verb (used without object)
7. to exercise the function of government.
8. to have predominating influence.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME < OF gouverner < L gubernāre to steer (a ship) < Gk kybernân to steer

Related forms:
gov⋅ern⋅a⋅ble, adjective
gov⋅ern⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, gov⋅ern⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. reign. See rule. 2. control, sway, influence, conduct, supervise, superintend.

Antonyms:
1. obey.
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Main Entry: gov·ern
Pronunciation: 'g&-v&rn
Function: transitive verb
1 : to exercise continuous sovereign authority over; especially : to control and direct the administration of policy in
2 : to exert a determining or guiding influence in or over governed by will substitutes —W. M. McGovern, Junior et al.>
3 : to serve as a precedent or deciding principle for governing bills of lading> <United States v. Leon governs the case at bar> —gov·er·na·ble /'g&-v&r-n&-b&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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