The act of governing; exercising authority WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Governance is the process of interactions through the laws, norms, power or language of an organized society over a social system. Wikipedia

All of the processes of governing, whether undertaken by a government, market or network, whether over a family, tribe, formal or informal organization or territory and whether through the laws, norms, power or language of an organized society Wikidata

Manner in which power and authority are exercised by both public and private bodies; includes such issues as public sector management, legal framework, accountability and transparency. OmegaWiki

A body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. OmegaWiki

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration. Wiktionary

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization. Wiktionary

Body with the power to make and/or enforce laws. Wiktionary (translation)