Definitions for governance
ˈgʌv ər nənsgov·er·nance

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisationnoun

   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"

2. government, governing, governance, government activity, administrationnoun

   the act of governing; exercising authority

   "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. governancenoun

   The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

2. governancenoun

   The specific system by which a political system is ruled.

3. governancenoun

   The group of people who make up an administrative body.

4. governancenoun

   The state of being governed.

5. governancenoun

   Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.

6. Etymology: From gouvernance.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Governancenoun

   Etymology: from govern.

   1. Government; rule; management.

   Jonathan took the governance upon him at that time, and rose up instead of his brother Judas. 1 Mac. ix. 31.

   2. Control, as that of a guardian.

   Me he knew not, neither his own ill,
   ’Till through wise handling, and fair governance,
   I him recured to a better will. Fairy Queen, b. ii.

   What! shall king Henry be a pupil still,
   Under the surly Glo’ster’s governance? William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.

   3. Behaviour; manners. Obsolete.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Governance

   Governance is the process of interactions through the laws, social norms, power (social and political) or language as structured in communication of an organized society over a social system (family, social group, formal or informal organization, a territory under a jurisdication or across territories). It is done by the government of a state, by a market, or by a network. It is the process of choosing the right course among the actors involved in a collective problem that leads to the creation, reinforcement, or reproduction of acceptable conduct and social order". In lay terms, it could be described as the political processes that exist in and between formal institutions. A variety of entities (known generically as governing bodies) can govern. The most formal is a government, a body whose sole responsibility and authority is to make binding decisions in a given geopolitical system (such as a political entity) by establishing rules and guidelines. Other types of governing include an organization (such as a legal entity recognized as a legal entity by a government), a socio-political group (hierarchical political organization, tribe, violent group, family, identifiable religious suborg, etc.), or another, informal group of people. In business and outsourcing relationships, Governance Frameworks are built into relational contracts that foster long-term collaboration and innovation.Governance is the way rules, norms and actions are structured, sustained, regulated and held accountable. The degree of formality depends on the internal rules of a given social entity and, externally, with its business term. As such, governance may take many forms, driven by many different motivations and with many different results. For instance, a government may operate as a democracy where citizens vote on who should govern and the public good is the goal, while a non-profit organization or a corporation may be governed by a small board of directors and pursue more specific aims. In addition, a variety of external actors without decision-making power can influence the process of governing. These include lobbies, think tanks, political parties, non-government organizations, community and media. Most institutions of higher education offer governance as an area of study, such as the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Munk School of Global Affairs, Sciences Po Paris, Graduate Institute Geneva, Hertie School, and London School of Economics, among others.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. governance

   Governance refers to the process, structures, and organizational traditions in place that determine how power is exercised, how stakeholders have their say, how decisions are made, and how decision-makers are held accountable. It can relate to the governance of a corporation, nation-state, or set of collaborative networks. It also includes the systems through which an organization or society manages its affairs overall.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Governancenoun

   exercise of authority; control; government; arrangement

2. Etymology: [F. gouvernance.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Governance

   Governance is the act of governing. It relates to decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance. It consists of either a separate process or part of decision-making or leadership processes. In modern nation-states, these processes and systems are typically administered by a government. When discussing governance in particular organisations, the quality of governance within the organisation is often compared to a standard of good governance. In the case of a business or of a non-profit organization, governance relates to consistent management, cohesive policies, guidance, processes and decision-rights for a given area of responsibility. For example, managing at a corporate level might involve evolving policies on privacy, on internal investment, and on the use of data. To distinguish the term governance from government: "governance" is what a "governing body" does. It might be a geo-political entity, a corporate entity, a socio-political entity, or any number of different kinds of governing bodies, but governance is the way rules are set and implemented.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. governance

   The state

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. governance

   To govern easily, efficiently and effectively.

   Excellent governance was provided by the prime minister of the country and ensured that all banks now pay their fair share of tax.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of governance in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of governance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of governance in a Sentence

1. Ashby Monk:

   It's a very different skill, the risk management tools, the governance tools, the oversight tools are simply just not there.

2. Maya Dodd:

   It has been exciting to see the upsurge in interest for women’s football in the weeks following the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, but we need to ensure the momentum is maintained, today we have fully endorsed the calls to action announced during the symposium and used these to develop proposals to increase the number of women involved, not only on the field but also in governance and in business aspects of the game.

3. Duncan Clark:

   It's hard to overstate his influence given how the company's governance is structured.

4. Bernard Fontana:

   I am French and a Polytechnician, so I am the proof that Holcim can be run despite the cultural differences between a Swiss and a French management style... But when a value drifts, that raises a governance problem.

5. Rex Tillerson:

   They will provide stable and fair governance, rebuild infrastructure, and provide essential services. We will use our diplomatic presence on the ground to facilitate channels of dialogue between local leadership and coalition partners.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=governance
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Governance
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=governance
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governance
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governance
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=governance
8. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf