governance

American  

[guhv-er-nuhns] / ˈgʌv ər nəns /

noun

1. government; exercise of authority; control.

2. a method or system of government or management.

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governance British  

/ ˈɡʌvənəns /

noun

1. government, control, or authority

2. the action, manner, or system of governing

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Other Word Forms

• nongovernance noun

Etymology

Origin of governance

1325–75; Middle English governaunce < Old French < Medieval Latin gubernantia; govern, -ance

Example Sentences

“The Board continues to be committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and recognizes the importance of Board refreshment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Before joining the Journal in 2022, she was a senior reporter for the Chronicle of Higher Education, covering college finance and governance, as well as higher education's response to Covid-19.

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She also long served as its management news editor, working with reporters on coverage of workplace issues from executive pay and succession planning to corporate governance and recruiting trends.

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It began selling a cryptocurrency called WLFI, a so-called “governance token” that gave holders a vote in some of the company’s operations.

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Prior to joining the Journal, she was a data reporter for Financial Times publications Agenda and FundFire, where she produced visual stories on corporate governance and the asset management industry.

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Related Words

• administration
• control
• law
• politics