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directorate
noun di·rec·tor·ate \də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rət, dī-\
: a group of managers who control a company or corporation : a board of directors
: a group of people who are in charge of a program or department
Full Definition of DIRECTORATE
1
: the office of director
2
a : a board of directors (as of a corporation) b : membership on a board of directors
3
: an executive staff (as of a department)
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