English to English
noun
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
He claims that the present administration is corrupt.
The governance of an association is responsible to its members.
He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of governing; exercising authority
Regulations for the governing of state prisons.
He had considerable experience of government.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Exercise of authority; control; government; arrangement.
source: Webster 1913
