directorate n : a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution [syn: board of directors]

English

Noun

1. An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

A directorate is an agency usually headed by a director, often a subdivision of a major government department.

• Immigration and Nationality Directorate
• General Intelligence Directorate
• Veterinary Medicines Directorate
• Directorate-General
• Directorate of Ukraine
• Survey of India

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