governance Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
   governing body; organisation; administration; organization; brass; establishment.
   
   • 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
2. noun the act of governing; exercising authority
   administration; government activity; governing; government.
   
   • regulations for the governing of state prisons
   • he had considerable experience of government

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