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   gov·ern·ance

   /ˈɡəvərnəns/

   noun

   • 1. the action or manner of governing: "a more responsive system of governance will be required"
   • ▪ sway; control: "what, shall King Henry be a pupil still, under the surly Gloucester's governance?"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from governer (see govern).

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • G

     2

   • O

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   • N

     1

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

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