Govern (verb)

1. To control or rule a country, state, or organization.
2. To make decisions or rules for a group or organization.
3. To guide or direct the actions or behavior of someone or something.

Origin:

From middle english governen, from old french governer, from latin gubernare "to steer, rule, govern", from greek κυβερνάω (kubernáō) "to steer, pilot", from κύβερνα (kúberna) "steering-oar, rudder".

Examples:

1. He was elected to govern the state.
2. The government is responsible for governing the country.
3. The board of directors governs the company.
4. She governs her children with love and discipline.
5. The new law is meant to govern the use of drones.