governedstructure
nounUK /ˈɡʌvənd ˈstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈɡʌvərnd ˈstrʌktʃər/
A governed structure is a group or building that has clear rules and someone in charge.
The school is a governed structure, with a principal and rules everyone follows.
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2. A building or object whose design and use are controlled by official rules.
The new library is a governed structure that must follow city safety codes.
3. A system in which decisions are made by an authority.
The club is a governed structure, so the president decides meeting times.
4. A framework of parts that work together under leadership.
A beehive is a governed structure, with the queen bee leading the colony.