Added 9 October 2026 rule-governed adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about rule-governed at Wordnik → Where our words come from → According to custom or rule or natural law. Related Words: lawfulorderlyregularrulesetrulemakinggovernedregulationregulatedregulativegovernancegoverning Back to today's word