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

: the office of director

a : a board of directors (as of a corporation)

b : membership on a board of directors

: an executive staff (as of a department)

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