Where does “governance” come from?
Governance comes from Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, meaning the action or manner of governing.
governance (English): The process, or the power, of governing;...
Definitions
- The process, or the power, of governing;...
Ancestry of “governance”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | governaunce | Control, direction, or leadership; the holding of... |
| 2 | Old French | gouvernance | — |