governance — The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌvərnəns/
Example Sentences
- The company's governance was so bad, even the office plants started a union.
- Poor governance in the city led to potholes so big that residents started fishing in them.
- The school's governance committee meets monthly to discuss educational policies.
governance
NOUN[/ˈɡʌvərnəns/]
The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people
A governance leader directs community participation in collaborative decision-making process
Governance gives guidance and builds alliance — ensuring compliance and order in defiance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'governance' (govern + -ance), derived from Latin 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer or direct' (originally a nautical term), combined with the suffix '-ance' indicating a state or action.
Breakdown
govern (from Latin gubernare, to steer/direct) + -ance (suffix denoting state, action, or quality) = governance
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's governance was so bad, even the office plants started a union.”
“Poor governance in the city led to potholes so big that residents started fishing in them.”
“The school's governance committee meets monthly to discuss educational policies.”
“Digital governance has become crucial in the age of online services.”
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