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Governance (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Governing
  • Government
  • Government Activity
  • Administration

Hypernyms

  • Social Control

Hyponyms

  • Misgovernment
  • Legislating
  • Trust Busting
  • Legislation
  • Misrule

Related Words

  • Govern (verb)

Meaning 2

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

  • Organisation
  • Establishment
  • Brass
  • Administration
  • Governing Body
  • Organization

Hypernyms

  • Body

Hyponyms

  • County Council
  • Executive
  • Curia
  • Management
  • Government Officials
  • Top Brass
  • Judiciary
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