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governance definition

gov·ern·ance (guv′ər nəns)

noun

the action, manner, function, or power of government

Etymology: ME < OFr gouvernance < ML gubernantia < prp. of L gubernare: see govern

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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