responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws; "governing bodies"

the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"[syn: government ]

(Gram.) Requiring a particular case.

adjective

subordinate , powerless , tributary

adjective

administrative , executive , authoritative , supervisory , regulatory , controlling , directing , restraining , superintending , overseeing , conducting , guiding , mastering , dominating , dominant , magisterial , determining , ascendant , ordering , supreme , influential , gubernatorial , presidential , absolute , ruling , commanding , dominative , paramount , preponderant , regnant , reigning