The act or system of governing a state or region; rule or administration by a political authority.
その王朝は数百年にわたり地域を統治した。
That dynasty ruled the region for several centuries.
市は新しい統治体制の下で改革を進めている。
Under a new governance system, the city is pushing forward reforms.
統治の在り方について市民の間で議論が起きている。
There is debate among citizens about the form of governance.