English dictionary
governance
nounPronunciation
ˈɡʌvənəns
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of governing; exercising authority
noun
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Example sentences
regulations for the governing of state prisons
he had considerable experience of government
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