GOVERNING BODY Synonyms
12 hypernyms for governing body. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for GOVERNING BODY
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| administration | noun n | |||||
noun • a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of administering medication • the tenure of a president • the act of governing; exercising authority • the act of meting out justice according to the law | ||||||
| authority | noun n | |||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||
| board | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a committee having supervisory powers • a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes • a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose • food or meals in general • a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view • a table at which meals are served • electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices • a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities • a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games verb • get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) • live and take one's meals at or in • lodge and take meals (at) • provide food and lodging (for) | ||||||
| committee | noun n | |||||
noun • a special group delegated to consider some matter • a self-constituted organization to promote something | ||||||
| council | noun n | |||||
noun • a body serving in an administrative capacity • (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine • a meeting of people for consultation | ||||||
| directorate | noun n | |||||
noun • a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution | ||||||
| leadership | noun n | |||||
noun • the activity of leading • the body of people who lead a group • the status of a leader • the ability to lead | ||||||
| management | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of managing something • those in charge of running a business | ||||||
| panel | noun n | |||||
noun • sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something • a committee appointed to judge a competition • (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen) • a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc • a soft pad placed under a saddle • a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails • (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel' • electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices verb • decorate with panels • select from a list | ||||||
| regime | noun n | |||||
noun • the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit • (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) | ||||||
| brass | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • an alloy of copper and zinc • a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • impudent aggressiveness • an ornament or utensil made of brass • the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments • a memorial made of brass | ||||||
| establishment | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of forming or establishing something • an organization founded and united for a specific purpose • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence • any large organization • (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat • the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof | ||||||
| governance | noun n | |||||
noun • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of governing; exercising authority | ||||||
| organisation | noun n | |||||
noun • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • a group of people who work together • an organized structure for arranging or classifying • an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized • the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business • the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically • the act of forming or establishing something | ||||||
| organization | noun n | |||||
noun • a group of people who work together • an organized structure for arranging or classifying • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business • an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized • the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically • the act of forming or establishing something | ||||||