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governance
CEFRB2
/ˈɡʌvənəns/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The way a country or organization is controlled and managed.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe group of people who make up an administrative body.
Examples
Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
He emphasized the company's commitment to high standards of corporate governance.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe specific system by which a political system is ruled.
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
The state of being governed.
More examples
In contextAlgeria needs good governance.
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.
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Origin
noun
From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.