Meaning & use
governance
The system, process, or manner by which an organization, country, or group is directed and controlled.
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The report criticized the company's weak governance and lack of accountability.
Good governance requires transparency, fair rules, and accountability from those in charge.
A note on using this word
Governance refers to the overall system of rule and decision-making, while 'government' usually names the specific body doing the ruling.
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