Meaning & Definition of Governance in English
English⟶
Governance
/gəvərnəns/
noun
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"
synonym:
- administration,
- governance,
- 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"
synonym:
- government,
- governing,
- governance,
- government activity,
- administration