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noun • a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior • something regarded as a normative example • prescribed guide for conduct or action • (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • the duration of a monarch's or government's power • dominance or power through legal authority • directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted • any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems • measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths verb • exercise authority over; as of nations • decide with authority • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • decide on and make a declaration about • have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac • mark or draw with a ruler • keep in check | ||||||||
| 90% | 14 | The act or process of managing or supervising the affairs of an organization, business, or government. | ||||||
noun • a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of administering medication • the tenure of a president • the act of governing; exercising authority • the act of meting out justice according to the law | ||||||||
| 90% | 9 | The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. | ||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
Governance Crossword Clue
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RULE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: January 11, 2024
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