govern

Example Sentences

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The city, county, state and feds pass and enforce laws that govern our conduct on the road.

From Los Angeles Times

The attacks have been criticised by some experts, who said they could violate international laws governing armed conflict.

From BBC

A host of top sports stars and governing bodies have expressed fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

From BBC

The authority investigated but said the cats were not governed by the same roaming laws as dogs and livestock and they had visited the cats' owner to check they had access to litter trays.

From BBC

Although these systems differ greatly, the AI consistently uncovered a small number of hidden variables that governed their behavior.

From Science Daily