The governing state refers to the central authority or government that has control over a particular territory or region. It is the entity responsible for making and enforcing laws within its jurisdiction.
Related terms
Secession: Secession is when a region or group within a country seeks to break away and become an independent state.
Autonomy: Autonomy refers to a region having self-governing powers or having some level of independence within a larger political unit.
Devolution: Devolution is when certain powers are transferred from a central government to regional or local governments within a country.