Word of the Day
October 16, 2019
Governed
Subject to the authority, direction, or control of a government; managed or regulated by those in power with the implied consent of the populace.
From Middle English 'governen,' from Old French 'governer,' from Latin 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer, pilot, or direct,' originally a nautical term derived from Greek 'kybernan' meaning 'to steer a ship.'
Usage Examples
- The Declaration of Independence establishes that just governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed.
- TABOR ensures that Colorado taxpayers must give their consent before being governed by new tax increases.
- A free people are not simply governed but actively participate in determining the limits of government authority.
From the Show
The concept of being governed with consent formed the foundation of the October 16th debate as Douglas Bruce explained that TABOR embodies the Declaration of Independence’s principle that legitimate authority requires the permission of those being governed.