The state of being governed.
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.
The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
The group of people who make up an administrative body.
Of a polity: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
An independent or sovereign territory.
Of a ruler: supreme authority over all things.
Of a person: the liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions.
Excellence, mastery, preeminent efficacy.