gov·ern·ance

[guhv-er-nuhns]
noun
1.
government; exercise of authority; control.
2.
a method or system of government or management.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English governaunce < Old French < Medieval Latin gubernantia; see govern, -ance

non·gov·ern·ance, noun
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governance (ˈɡʌvənəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  government, control, or authority
2.  the action, manner, or system of governing

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Example sentences
It's a story about governance and how local government can go really wrong.
It was the first city in history to be created solely for the purpose of
  governance.
Several studies suggest that quality of governance is important for investment
  and growth.
The picture is similarly mixed when it comes to corporate governance.
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