[noun] 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" Synonyms:administration, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation
[noun] the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" Synonyms:government, governing, government activity
