governances

1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering somethingExamples: "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, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization

2. the act of governing; exercising authorityExamples: "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"Synonyms: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity