Definition of governed Governed

/gʌˈvɚnd/ - [guvernd] -

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What does governed mean?

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Noun

Plural: governeds

governed - the body of people who are citizens of a particular government; "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"--Declaration of Independence

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governed (imp. & p. p.)
of Govern

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governed, verb, past participle of govern (infinitive).
governed, verb, past simple of govern (infinitive).

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