governance governance /ˈgʌvɝnəns/

noun

1. The act of governing; exercising authority  ( administration , governance , governing , government , government activity )
   the act of governing; exercising authority
    Regulations for the governing of state prisons
   regulations for the governing of state prisons
    He had considerable experience of government
   he had considerable experience of government
   
2. The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something  ( governance , governing body , organisation [British] , administration , brass , establishment , organization , admin [Informal] )
   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
   he claims that the present administration is corrupt
    The governance of an association is responsible to its members
   the governance of an association is responsible to its members
    He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
   he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment