governance
(noun)
noun
1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
Similar word(s): administration, brass, establishment, organisation, organization
Definition categories: group, body
2. the act of governing; exercising authority
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
Similar word(s): administration, governing, government
Definition categories: act