governement

Middle English

/ˈɡuvɛrnəmɛnt/

noun
Definitions
  • The action of governing; a method of control.
  • A force which governs, directs, or influences.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French governement affix from Middle English governen.

Origin

Middle English

governen

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