Governing
Governing adjective - Responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws.
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Synonyms for Governing
Professional and governing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Professional" instead an adjective "Governing".
Professional
Professional adjective - Of or relating to or suitable as a profession.
Governing and professional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Governing" instead an adjective "Professional".
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One of the oldest professional wrestling associations still active in the world, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) was created in 1948 and served as the biggest governing body for professional wrestling for over three decades.
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At the top rung are the nations defined by the sport's governing body as "Tier 1" teams - the best of the best, all of whom have or are involved in professional or semi-professional competitions each year.
Source: Rugby Union
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