govern – English–Nederlands translations

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govern verb

  /ˈɡɐv.ən/ , /ˈɡʌv.ən/ , /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/
  • to exercise sovereign authority in
 regeren, besturen
  • (intr.) to exercise political authority
 regeren, leiden
  • to control the actions of
 beheersen
  • to exercise a determining influence on
 bepalen
  • to control the speed or magnitude of
 regelen

government noun

  /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ , /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ , /ˈɡʌv.mənt/ , /ˈɡʌv.ə.mənt/ , /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ , /ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/
  • body with the power to make and/or enforce laws
 regering, overheid
  • grammar: relationship between a word and its dependents
 rectie
  • state and its administration
  • tenure of a chief of state
 regering

governance noun

  /ˈɡʌvənəns/ , /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/
  • the process, or the power, of governing; government or administration; control and monitoring
 bestuur

governable adjective

  • capable of being governed
 regeerbaar
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