governance meaning and definition

GOVERNANCE noun

Definition of governance (noun)

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