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Voynich Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Govern vs rule

Are there any differences between "The king governed the country"and "The king ruled the country"? Thanks in advance!
  

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Very broadly speaking, the main difference is this. rule suggests absolute and unlimited power. govern does not suggest this.

  • Very broadly speaking, the main difference is this.
  • rule suggests absolute and unlimited power.
  • govern does not suggest this.
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Very broadly speaking, the main difference is this.
rule suggests absolute and unlimited power.
govern does not suggest this.

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