[ 'gʌv(ə)n ]
■ verb
1》 conduct the policy and affairs of (a state, organization, or people).
↘control or influence.
2》 constitute a rule, standard, or principle for.
↘serve to decide (a legal case).
3》 Grammar (of a word) require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er , from L. gubernare 'to steer, rule', from Gk kubernan 'to steer'.