directorate

[dih-rek-ter-it, dahy-]

noun

1. the office of a director.

2. a body of directors.

directorate

/ dɪˈrɛktərɪt, daɪ- /

noun

1. a board of directors

2. Also: directorship. the position of director

Word History and Origins

Origin of directorate¹

1830–40; < French directorat < Late Latin dīrēctor director + French -at -ate ³

Example Sentences

The directorate said an analysis undertaken at the start of the renovations had shown "necessary safety conditions" for the work to go ahead.

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"Our serious crime directorate has been involved in these operations, which they wouldn't normally be. They would normally be involved in firearms offences, drug importation, et cetera."

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General Oscar Arriola said the suspected shooter was an officer from the criminal investigation directorate.

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The sergeant was arrested by the Met's directorate of professional standards on Thursday evening, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said.

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The Abyan security directorate released a statement on the large search and rescue mission under way and said many dead bodies had been found across a wide area of shoreline, according to AP.

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