Governability

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ability to be governed. countable, uncountable

    "“The new electoral law must guarantee governability and continuity in politics,” he told senators on Wednesday."

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manageability

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"“The new electoral law must guarantee governability and continuity in politics,” he told senators on Wednesday."

Etymology

c. 1858 governable + -ity

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