governability

A country's governability depends on stable institutions and public trust.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being governable; the capacity to be controlled, managed, or directed effectively.

Usage Examples

• (The nation's ability to be effectively managed is in doubt.)
• (Better control and management of intricate processes.)

Advanced Usage

• "to ensure governability": to take steps to maintain or establish the ability to manage something.
  • The constitution was rewritten to ensure the governability of the state. (The revised laws aim to keep the nation manageable.)
• "governability in question": when control or administration is uncertain or difficult.
  • With rising civil unrest, the governability of the region is in question. (The region's capacity for stable rule is uncertain.)

Variants and Related Words

• Govern (verb): to control, direct, or rule.
  • She was elected to govern the province. (To exercise authority over the area.)
• Governable (adjective): capable of being governed.
  • The territory is small and easily governable. (Manageable and controllable.)
• Governance (noun): the act or manner of governing.
  • Good governance is essential for a stable society. (Effective administration and rule.)

Synonyms

• Manageability: the quality of being easy to control or handle.
• Controllability: the capacity to be directed or restrained.
• Ruleability: the ability to be ruled or administered.

Related Idioms

• "a tight ship": to be in strict control of an organization or situation.
  • The new manager runs a tight ship, ensuring governability at all levels. (Strict management ensures everything is controlled.)