Added 9 October 2026
governance
/ˈɡʌvənəns/ noun
In Latin: regimen Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about governance at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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
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The act of governing; exercising authority.
regulations for the governing of state prisons
Origin
From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.
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