Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Usk's Testament of Loue. From post-classical Latin gubernativus of or relating to government from classical Latin gubernāt-, past participial stem of gubernāre + -īvus.
Definition of gubernative in US English:
gubernative
adjectiveˈɡuːbənətɪv
rare
Of or relating to government.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Usk's Testament of Loue. From post-classical Latin gubernativus of or relating to government from classical Latin gubernāt-, past participial stem of gubernāre + -īvus.