Gobernación (en. Governance)
/ɡoβeɾnaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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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.