governable
Able to obey
Governable describes something that can be governed—controlled, managed, or brought under authority.
A governable population accepts rule of law; a governable situation can be handled through established systems.
The opposite, ungovernable, suggests chaos or defiance beyond control: The colony had become ungovernable.
Children, emotions, and territories can all be governable or not.
Following commands willingly
- amenableWilling to comply
- tractableEasily managed or controlled
- biddableReadily obeying commands
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
cooperative · dutiful · deferential · respectful · law-abiding · rule-following · responsive · agreeable
Able to be controlled
- steerableAble to change direction
- directableAble to be guided
- restrainableAble to be controlled
- tameableAble to be subdued
influenceable · manipulable · adjustable · guidable · administrable · handleable · containable · checkable
Arranged in organized form
- organizedSystematically arranged
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
- regulatedMade to follow rules
stable · harmonious · coherent · consistent · methodical · well-ordered · peaceful · lawful
Made into law
- jurisdictionalConcerning legal authority bounds
- enforceableAble to be upheld
- codifiedMade into systematic rules
- constitutionalHealth-promoting walk
statutory · mandated · sanctioned · overseen · policed · administered · chartered · authorized
obedient
Following commands willingly
acquiescent · cooperative · dutiful · deferential · respectful · law-abiding · rule-following · responsive · agreeable · accommodating
manageable
Able to be controlled
- steerableAble to change direction
- directableAble to be guided
- restrainableAble to be controlled
tameable · influenceable · manipulable · adjustable · guidable · administrable · handleable · containable · checkable · curbed
structured
Arranged in organized form
- organizedSystematically arranged
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
regulated · stable · harmonious · coherent · consistent · methodical · well-ordered · peaceful · lawful · civil
legislated
Made into law
- jurisdictionalConcerning legal authority bounds
- enforceableAble to be upheld
- codifiedMade into systematic rules
constitutional · statutory · mandated · sanctioned · overseen · policed · administered · chartered · authorized · legitimated
governableungovernable
Impossible to control
unmanageable · uncontrollable · unruly · intractable · out of control
governablerebellious
Resisting authority or control
defiant · insubordinate · recalcitrant · refractory · mutinous