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

Governance Sentence Examples

  • The strong governance set up by Henry II.

  • Certain municipalities have, however, obtained special acts for their governance.

  • Purposes and values To a large extent strengthening local governance is about improving relationships between those who govern and those who are governed.

  • All states are now required to have 33% representation of women in local governance with scheduled castes and tribes having proportionate representation.

  • The bewildering succession of health service reforms has changed the fundamental governance and accountability arrangements of the NHS.

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Words Starting With

GGOGOV

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ECENCE

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