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governance

UK
/ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəns/

Translations

governancenoun
governances
pl
The governance of the country was criticized for its lack of transparency.
La gouvernance du pays a été critiquée pour son manque de transparence.
Synonyms
management
authority
leadership
supervision
direction
oversight
regulation
control
administration
governanceadjective
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəns/
Used attributively in phrases such as "governance model"; treated as non-gradable adjective.
de gouvernanceEmploi attributif.
The board adopted new governance principles to guide future decisions.
Le conseil a adopté de nouveaux principes de gouvernance pour guider les décisions futures.

Definitions

governancenoun
The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc.
The governance of the country was criticized for its lack of transparency.
The system by which an organization or community is controlled and operates, and the mechanisms by which it, and its people, are held to account.
Effective governance is crucial for the success of any corporation.
governanceadjective
Relating to or characteristic of governance; concerning the way something is governed or managed.
The board adopted new governance principles to guide future decisions.
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