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well-governed

British

adjective

(of a political unit, organization, nation, etc) directed and controlled efficiently or satisfactorily

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Equity investments by well-governed merchant-banking subsidiaries in local businesses boost capital formation; those from private-equity companies all too often favor high-risk speculation.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

"Our expectation is to have a new Gabon that is well-governed, well-managed, where there is social justice, equity and equal chances," said registered voter Noel Kounta.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Mr. Yun fretted that South Korea’s national image — as a well-governed economic and cultural powerhouse — could be damaged by the episode.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

His lawyer, Felicity Potter, said the decision was “a step towards a properly regulated and well-governed digital asset ecosystem which should be welcomed by potential and current coin-holders alike”.

From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2023

As in the German's ideal of a well-governed city, everything is forbidden.

From The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom by Thomson, Basil

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