1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
while a financial advisor can be helpful, the governance of your family finances ultimately rests with you
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Recent Examples of governance
Teams operate as part of the university and under the governance of the NCAA.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
The governor, through his personal account, has offered retorts to a host of claims about his governance from popular and little-known Republicans.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
At the heart of democratic governance—and the office of the presidency—is the idea of administration.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
The feud has become a test of the resilience of South Korea’s powerful family-run conglomerates known as chaebols in the face of Western-style corporate governance.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2025
The governor, through his personal account, has offered retorts to a host of claims about his governance from popular and little-known Republicans.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
At the heart of democratic governance—and the office of the presidency—is the idea of administration.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025
The feud has become a test of the resilience of South Korea’s powerful family-run conglomerates known as chaebols in the face of Western-style corporate governance.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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My degree provided me with a comprehensive understanding of government operations, equipping me with the knowledge to navigate and address the challenges our municipality faces.—
Dominick Vargas,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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The response to the spending freeze revealed the extent of government dependence.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
1 Feb. 2025
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The best risk management advice for most corporate executives is to not shift with the political winds or expect to be burned eventually.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The programs that are really about the talent management systems that may exist within the corporations.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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Unions and employment lawyers in San Diego, Los Angeles and beyond said the administration’s messages are packed with confusing contradictions and unclear terms.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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That’s the official euphemism for a buyout that the Trump administration has offered federal government employees, among them the more than 20,000 who work for the intelligence agency.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The aim, according to staffers on the project, was to help the GOP win the presidency and retain control of the Senate.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Here is what a potential trade could look like: Boston Red Sox acquire: 3B Nolan Arenado St. Louis Cardinals acquire: 1B Triston Casas, International Slot Money The conversation for the Cardinals starts with Triston Casas, as the 25-year-old first baseman has four years left of team control.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The French windowing rules have largely been responsible for the absence of Netflix at the Cannes Film Festival, since the event requires every film in competition to have a theatrical bow in France.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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In addition to parents and educators who make decisions for young people, there are lots of adult policymakers drafting federal and state legislation and enforcing rules that impact youth.—
Larry Magid,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ruiz has a 5 percent stake in Punto Fa and Mango through Ionian Investments S.L.U., an operation first proposed by the founder.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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The filing includes a discussion of potential risks, including interest rate fluctuations, competition in the real estate market, and regulatory changes that could impact operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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While the new administration there wasn’t wedded to the old regime’s draft pick, Williams was a productive 23-year-old center, and in his absence the Hornets have absolutely zero size.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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And there is no reason to think the regime has decided to forgive and forget.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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In other words, the public perception of his stewardship is at stake next fall.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The big question for Glenn is what the Jets offense will look like under his stewardship.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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