Governance Meaning
/ˈɡʌvənəns/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
nounThe specific system by which a political system is ruled.
Sentence Examples
Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
Algeria needs good governance.
He emphasized the company's commitment to high standards of corporate governance.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Effective ____ is needed to keep the organization running smoothly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company implemented new policies to improve its corporate ____ and ensure greater transparency.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But was it responsible governance to pass the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect British seamen? Or might it have been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea."
— 2012 March 26, William E. Carter, Merri Sue Carter, “The British Longitude Act Reconsidered”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, page 87:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Effective ____ is needed to keep the organization running smoothly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company implemented new policies to improve its corporate ____ and ensure greater transparency.