Crossword Genius

Neglected matters go by this governing body (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

the board

This might be a double definition.

'neglected matters go' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'this governing body' is the second definition.

'by' acts as a link.

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