governability

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Etymology

c. 1858 governable +‎ -ity

Noun

governability (countable and uncountable, plural governabilities)

  1. The ability to be governed.
    Antonym: ungovernability
    • 2007 March 1, Ian Fisher, “Slim Vote of Confidence for Italy’s Leader”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      “The new electoral law must guarantee governability and continuity in politics,” he told senators on Wednesday.

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