What does "governance" mean?

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

How do you pronounce "governance"?

Pronounced //ˈɡʌvəɹnəns//.

Common synonyms include: administration, government, administration, ascendance, ascendancy, auspices.

//ˈɡʌvəɹnəns// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration. countable, uncountable
"But was it responsible governance to pass the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect British seamen? Or might it have been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea."
2
the act of governing; exercising authority wordnet
3
The specific system by which a political system is ruled. countable, uncountable
4
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something wordnet
5
The group of people who make up an administrative body. countable, uncountable

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The state of being governed. countable, uncountable
7
Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights. countable, uncountable