1. the quality or state of being able to be governed or controlled; the capacity of a system, organization, or state to be effectively managed or administered.
Usage: often used in political science and public administration contexts; can refer to both the ease with which something can be governed and the legitimacy of governance

Examples

• The governability of the region improved after the new administration implemented clearer policies.
• Political scientists debate the governability of large, diverse democracies.
• Poor infrastructure reduced the governability of remote areas.
• The crisis threatened the governability of the entire nation.
• Effective communication enhances the governability of any organization.
• The committee assessed the governability of the proposed system before implementation.