noun
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a board of directors
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Also: directorship. the position of director
Etymology
Origin of directorate
1830–40; < French directorat < Late Latin dīrēctor director + French -at -ate 3
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Example Sentences
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Spain’s directorate for gambling regulation said prediction platforms carried gambling risks when these allow users to place wagers on uncertain outcomes, and companies seeking to provide those services need a specific administrative license.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“It’s a test flight and it is not without risk, but our team and our hardware are ready,” said Lori Glaze, NASA’s acting associate administrator for the exploration directorate.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
The team running the account comprises career diplomats, former journalists and online community managers who already worked at Quai’s press directorate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Moinul Ahsan, a senior official at the health directorate, said four people had been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025
Olanna told Odenigbo that he would not go to the directorate and that she would not teach; they would spend the day in the bunker.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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