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corporate governance

British  

noun

  1. the balance of control between the stakeholders, managers, and directors of an organization

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Lloyd’s, which connects thousands of insurance buyers and sellers in scores of countries, says it wants to set the highest standards of corporate governance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

It is the lane for the investor who favors clean energy, fair labor practices and strong corporate governance while avoiding companies with poor track records on the environment and how they treat people.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

The arrival of new and fast-growing private companies comes at a time when corporate governance in the U.S. is at a low ebb.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

It says it has "taken steps since 2021 to strengthen its corporate governance policies", which "ensure its rules, practices and processes are robust and transparent".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

At some point early in the summer, he pumped out a thirty-page memo about corporate governance that was evidently so thorough and cogent it became instantly legendary.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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