govern
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It was published in the governing body's official magazine.
From BBC
The bounce comes after Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition set out new proposals governing the money Enagas makes for gas transportation and for turning liquefied natural gas into usable fuel.
Senegal's government responded by calling for an investigation into "suspected corruption" at Caf, a claim rebuffed by the governing body's president, Patrice Motsepe, who has been at pains to point out the appeal board's independence.
From BBC
Instead, the rules governing the global economic and financial system are being rewritten.
From MarketWatch
Both state and federal safeguards already exist to govern data use and prevent pricing coordination, making local ordinances targeting software redundant and potentially counterproductive.
From Los Angeles Times
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