Governance Definition

gŭvər-nəns
noun
The action, manner, function, or power of government.
Webster's New World
Governance is defined as the decisions and actions of the people who run a school, nation, city or business.
An example of governance is the mayor's decision to increase the police force in response to burglaries.
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The specific system by which a political system is ruled.

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The group of people who make up an administrative body.

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The state of being governed.

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Other Word Forms of Governance

Noun

Singular:
governance
Plural:
governances

Origin of Governance

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