Private governance occurs when non-governmental entities, including private organizations, dispute resolution organizations, or other third party groups, make rules and/or standards which have a binding effect on the "quality of life and opportunities of the larger public."
私人治理发生在当非政府实体，包括私人组织、争议仲裁机构，或是其他第三方组织，制定对“更廣大公众的生活质量和机会”有约束作用的规则和/或标准的时候。