Chief and Governing

Chief

Chief adjective - Coming before all others in importance.

Governing and chief are semantically related. in directing topic. In some cases you can use "Governing" instead an adjective "Chief".

Nearby Word: chiefly

Governing

Governing adjective - Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws.
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Synonyms for Governing

Chief and governing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chief" instead an adjective "Governing".

Both words in one sentence

  • One Nation Under Copyright The entire arc is driven by his chief of police's plan to pull a Heel–Face Turn and get control over the police given back to the Governing Council.
  • The civilian Detapa Council was established to serve as the chief governing body between the two branches, however, in practice, the Council was virtually powerless.
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