well-governed

adjective

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

Prussia was well governed till George's death; which happened in the year 1603.

Cheyenne was now well governed, orderly, at peace, and only three years old.

But the intelligent world is far from being so well governed as the physical.

When God has been so kind as to furnish a peaceable, well-governed home, nothing should tempt the young to leave it.

Profit now by this bitter lesson; and may Heaven enable you to add a well-governed spirit to your many virtues and graces.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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