Definitions for governance

Definitions for (noun) governance

Main entry: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity

Definition: the act of governing; exercising authority

Usage: regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government


Main entry: establishment, governance, governing body, brass, organisation, organization, administration

Definition: the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

Usage: he claims that the present administration is corrupt; the governance of an association is responsible to its members; he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment


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