governance

[ guhv-er-nuhns ]

noun

1. government; exercise of authority; control.
2. a method or system of government or management.

governance

/ ˈɡʌvənəns /

noun

1. government, control, or authority
2. the action, manner, or system of governing

Other Words From

• non·govern·ance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of governance¹

1325–75; Middle English governaunce < Old French < Medieval Latin gubernantia; govern, -ance

Example Sentences

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of "any pastoral oversight or governance role" at the church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn said in a statement.

From BBC

She added that co-operation between forces during the riots this summer had occurred “in spite of, not because of, the system,” whilst data sharing was "slow" and governance of forensics "fragmented".

From BBC

"One of the things that this report and subsequent events has thrown up again is the very clunky governance we have within the Church of England," she added.

From BBC

Prophesies are, of course, endemic to these sorts of stories, but they are a poor basis for governance and rarely do anyone any good.

From Los Angeles Times

But just as some are revelling in the promise of governance influenced by Christianity, others are undoubtedly nervous.

From BBC

Related Words

• administration
• control
• law
• politics