governedsteps
nounUK /ˈɡʌvənd stɛps/
US /ˈɡʌvərnd stɛps/
Steps that are controlled or guided by someone or something.
The robot moved in governed steps along the path.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Actions that follow a set of rules.
The game is played with governed steps so everyone is fair.
3. Movements that are watched over by a leader.
The dancers took governed steps under the teacher's eye.
4. A way of walking that is kept in check.
He took governed steps across the icy bridge.