governance

英['gʌv(ə)nəns] 美['gʌvɚnəns]

1. 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"

2. the act of governing; exercising authority;

"regulations for the governing of state prisons"

"he had considerable experience of government"