Governance: meaning, definitions and examples

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governance

[ ˈɡʌvərnəns ]

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system of

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

Synonyms

administration, control, management

Examples of usage

Good governance is essential for a stable society.
The company is known for its transparent and effective governance.
Local governance plays a crucial role in community development.

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corporate

The way in which a company is directed and controlled.

Synonyms

oversight, regulation, supervision

Examples of usage

The board of directors is responsible for the governance of the corporation.
Corporate governance practices vary between companies.
Improving corporate governance can enhance shareholder value.

Translations

Translations of the word "governance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 governança

administração
gestão

🇮🇳 शासन

प्रबंध
प्रशासन

🇩🇪 Regierung

Verwaltung
Führung

🇮🇩 pemerintahan

administrasi
pengelolaan

🇺🇦 управління

адміністрування
керівництво

🇵🇱 zarządzanie

rządzenie
administracja

🇯🇵 統治 (とうち)

管理 (かんり)
経営 (けいえい)

🇫🇷 gouvernance

administration
gestion

🇪🇸 gobernanza

administración
gestión

🇹🇷 yönetim

idare
yönetişim

🇰🇷 지배 (지배)

관리 (관리)
경영 (경영)

🇸🇦 الحوكمة

الإدارة
الحكم

🇨🇿 správa

řízení
spravování

🇸🇰 správa

riadenie
administrácia

🇨🇳 治理 (zhìlǐ)

管理 (guǎnlǐ)
行政 (xíngzhèng)

🇸🇮 upravljanje

administracija
vodenje

🇮🇸 stjórnun

stjórn
stjórnsýsla

🇰🇿 басқару

әкімшілік
басқару ісі

🇬🇪 მართვა

ადმინისტრაცია
ხელმძღვანელობა

🇦🇿 idarəetmə

administrasiya
rəhbərlik

🇲🇽 gobernanza

administración
gestión

Word origin

The word 'governance' originates from the Old French word 'governer' which means 'to direct, rule, or guide'. It has been used in the English language since the early 14th century. The concept of governance has evolved over the centuries to encompass various forms of rule and control, from political systems to corporate structures.