governance (n.)

  1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; 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

    [ Syn: administration , governing body , establishment , brass , organization , organisation ]

  2. the act of governing; exercising authority; regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government

    [ Syn: government , governing , government activity , administration ]

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