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governance.

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡʌvənəns/UK/ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/US
  1. The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The specific system by which a political system is ruled.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The group of people who make up an administrative body.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The state of being governed.

    countable · uncountable
  5. Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.

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