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well-governed

British  

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

That which we desire to secure is a peaceful and well-governed neighbour, and a frontier free from alarms, nor demanding a permanent garrison of 50,000 men.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 by Benson, Arthur Christopher

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