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governance

/ˈɡʌvənəns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
  2. The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
  3. The group of people who make up an administrative body.
  4. The state of being governed.
  5. Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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