directorate

/dəˈrɛktərət/
noun
  1. A group of directors who manage or govern an organization.
    • The directorate voted to approve the new budget.
    • The hospital's directorate meets every month to discuss policies.
    • She was elected to serve on the company's directorate.
  2. A government or organizational department responsible for a specific area of activity.
    • He works for the health directorate in the Ministry of Health.
    • The environmental directorate monitors air quality across the region.
    • The directorate of education launched a new literacy program.
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