the act of meting out justice according to the law
the act of governing
exercising authority "regulations for the governing of state prisons" "he had considerable experience of government" - government activity
the tenure of a president "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration" - presidential term
the act of administering medication - giving medication
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something "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" - governing body
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)