Governance
Governance noun - Lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation).
Usage example: 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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Synonyms for Governance
Oppression and governance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oppression" instead a noun "Governance".
Oppression
Oppression noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Governance and oppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Governance" instead a noun "Oppression".
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