governing body
noun[C]
GOVERNMENTukusagroupthatmanagesorcontrolstheactivitiesofcountry,region, ororganization:
The country'shighestgoverningbodyheldaspecialmeetingtoconsidertheproposal.
governing body of sthOfficialscriticizedthe FIA, thegoverningbodyofmotorsport, over thesensitiveissueofsafety.
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