governance

English

/ˈɡʌvənəns/, /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/

noun
Definitions
  • The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
  • The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
  • The group of people who make up an administrative body.
  • The state of being governed.
  • (management) Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English governaunce derived from Old French gouvernance.

Origin

Old French

gouvernance

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