Gobernación (en. Governance)

/ɡoβeɾnaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of directing a government.
The governance of the city took place during a crisis period.
La gobernación de la ciudad tuvo lugar durante un periodo de crisis.
Administrative entities under a government.
The governances in the country are divided by regions.
Las gobernaciones en el país están divididas por regiones.
Region or territory managed by a governor.
The governance is responsible for local security.
La gobernación es responsable de la seguridad local.

Etymology

From Latin 'gubernatio', meaning 'the action of governing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

de facto governance
Situation in which authority is exercised without official recognition.
gobernación de hecho
provisional governance
Governance established temporarily.
gobernación provisional
governance period
Time during which a person exercises power.
período de gobernación

Related Words

governor
Person who exercises executive power in a governance.
gobernador
government
Group of people who lead a state or a country.
gobierno
ruler
Individual who has the power to govern.
gobernante

Slang Meanings

Informal or unofficial government.
That governance is just a facade for other activities.
Esa gobernación es solo una fachada para otras actividades.
Absolute control within a group.
In his group, he has total governance.
En su grupo, él tiene la gobernación total.