governance in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of governing; exercising authority
   "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
   government  governing  governance  government activity  administration 
   
2. 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"
   administration  governance  governing body  establishment  brass  organization  organisation