inspectorate
Americannoun
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the office, rank, or duties of an inspector
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a body of inspectors
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a district under an inspector
Etymology
Origin of inspectorate
Example Sentences
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It added that the college's "robust discipline system" has been graded "outstanding" by the schools' inspectorate, Ofsted, which visits the college every three years.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Baroness Longfield will be supported by Zoe Billingham, a former member of the independent police inspectorate, and Eleanor Kelly, former chief executive of Southwark Council.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
This practice is expected to change under new legislation as part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, with the inspectorate given stronger powers to impose fines on the unregistered homes.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
It was then considered by the planning inspectorate but in November 2025 the Welsh government confirmed it would not call the application in.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
They include the militia's general inspectorate; its political council; and directorates relating to firefighting, special guard units, the Bucharest militia, and Bucharest traffic control.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
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