1. governance

noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnəns'] the act of governing; exercising authority.

Rhymes with Governance

• abeyance
• abhorrence
• absence
• abstinence
• abundance
• acceptance
• acceptance
• accordance
• acquaintance
• acquiescence
• adherence
• admittance
• adolescence
• adolescence
• adriance
• affluence
• agence
• allegiance
• alliance
• allowance

How do you pronounce governance?

Pronounce governance as ˈgəvərnəns.

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Sentences with governance

1. Noun, singular or mass
Corporate governance is the practices and principles that guide a business and ensures its accountability to its stakeholders.

Quotes about governance

1. As I've progressed in my career, I've come to appreciate - and really value - the other attributes that define a company's success beyond the P&L: great leadership, long-term financial strength, ethical business practices, evolving business strategies, sound governance, powerful brands, values-based decision-making.
- Ursula Burns

2. governance

noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnəns'] the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something.