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
Example Sentences
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A pilot scheme designed to identify and nip potential health problems in the bud has been launched by the Isle of Man's public health directorate.
From BBC
Revenue from the levy is "certainly not going to be used to plug gaps elsewhere in council directorates," he added.
From BBC
In a post on X, the maritime affairs directorate said the Kairos was "en route to Russia's Novorossiysk" when it reported an "external impact causing a fire 28 nautical miles off" the Turkish coast.
From Barron's
The directorate said an analysis undertaken at the start of the renovations had shown "necessary safety conditions" for the work to go ahead.
From Barron's
He said the involvement of the directorate signalled how "seriously" phone theft was now being taken, adding: "We're putting our very best resources and assets pointed at this crime type."
From BBC
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