Synonyms for
Governance
Definition
The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people.
Synonyms & similar words
organization
brass
governingbody
government
governing
organisation
administration
establishment
governmentactivity
management
administration
leadership
control
rule
direction
supervision
oversight
regulation
guidance
command
authority
dominion
jurisdiction
power
sovereignty
dominance
influence
sway
ascendancy
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- corporate governance
- good governance
- public governance
- governance structure
- governance framework
- governance model
- governance reform
- digital governance
Word family
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
- Good governance is important for a country's development.
- Poor governance can lead to corruption.
- The organization's governance structure needed to be reformed.
- The company's governance policies were transparent and fair.
- 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