Governance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌvənəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Governance is a noun meaning The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
Meaning
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
More Meanings
- The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
- The group of people who make up an administrative body.
- The state of being governed.
- (management) Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.
Example Sentences
But was it responsible governance to pass the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect British seamen? Or might it have been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea.
Word Forms
- governances
- governaunce
Synonyms for governance
Depending on context, synonyms include administration, government, management, statism, organization, brass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include government, establishment, administration, organisation, organization, brass.
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