governance

Everyday

(formal) Governance is the way a country, organisation or school is run and controlled, including who makes decisions and how. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship lessons and adult news, «good governance» means fair, honest, open running of a country or company. School governors look after a school's governance. It is a stiff formal word; plain words: running, management, rule. Phrases: «good governance», «school governance», «corporate governance».

Examples

• The report looked at the governance of the school. tree →
• Good governance means leaders are honest and fair. tree →
• The charity changed its governance after problems. tree →
• Citizens have a say in the governance of their country by voting. tree →
• The company's governance is checked every year. tree →
• Students learned about local governance from the mayor. tree →
• Weak governance can let money be wasted. tree →

Note

Uncountable, formal. Related: govern, government, governor. Different from «government» (the group of people in charge).