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Governance

Noun / ˈgʌvɜ:nʌns / Another word for governance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people.

Synonyms & similar words

organization administration governing brass establishment government organisation management administration leadership control rule direction supervision oversight regulation guidance command authority dominion jurisdiction power sovereignty dominance influence sway ascendancy

Synonyms by register

Formal

administration management direction stewardship regulation

Informal

running things control leadership management

Literary

regency sovereignty dominion

Antonyms

anarchy disorder lawlessness chaos mismanagement neglect

Common collocations

  • corporate governance
  • good governance
  • public governance
  • governance structure
  • governance framework
  • governance model
  • governance reform
  • digital governance

Word family

noun governance
verb govern
adjective governmental
adverb governingly

Usage note

Governance refers to the process of decision-making and the processes by which decisions are implemented or not implemented. It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions of politics, business, and organizations.

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Example sentences

  1. Good governance is important for a country's development.
  2. Poor governance can lead to corruption.
  3. The organization's governance structure needed to be reformed.
  4. The company's governance policies were transparent and fair.
  5. Effective governance can promote economic growth.

Quotes

  • "Good governance is perhaps the single most important factor in eradicating poverty and promoting development." - Kofi Annan
  • "The best road to progress is freedom's road." - John F. Kennedy
  • "The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen." - Tommy Smothers

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