What does Governance mean?

Definitions for Governance
ˈgʌv ər nənsgov·er·nance

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Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Governancenoun

    Etymology: from govern.

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

    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.

Wikipedia

  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.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Governancenoun

    exercise of authority; control; government; arrangement

  2. Etymology: [F. gouvernance.]

Wikidata

  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 Terms

  1. governance

    The state

Editors Contribution

  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. California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff:

    That doesn't mean that the administration's strategy is flawless, however, and I think had we put greater emphasis and resources in trying to deal with the governance issues in Yemen, this might have been prevented.

  2. Sarai Bareman:

    Women’s football is the single biggest growth opportunity for football today. And to meet these conversations, it’s really important that we have data, we have facts, we have analysis on the financial, the commercial context, the governance structures, on all the aspects of the professional football ecosystem.

  3. Chris Lane:

    I doubt the types of investors that are in discussions regarding [ Vision Fund 2 ] will change their mind, however, they are likely to insist on better governance for the fund in terms of transparency of decision making, and are likely to insist on governance standards for the investee companies.

  4. Deputy Chief Executive Roland Busch:

    Digital Industries will account for 135 million euros of these additional savings and 30 million euros will come from Smart Infrastructure. We're also right on track to achieve our savings target of approximately 300 million euros by 2021 through lean and effective governance.

  5. Namal Rajapaksa:

    This is the good governance.

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