Governing
Governing adjective - Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws.
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Synonyms for Governing
Primary and governing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Primary" instead an adjective "Governing".
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As Erudite became more entrenched in its plot to overthrow Abnegation as the primary governing faction of Chicago, it started slipping in its own members into Dauntless leadership.
Source: Tyrant Takes the Helm
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