intendance

noun in·ten·dance \in-ˈten-dən(t)s\

Definition of INTENDANCE

: an administrative department

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Synonyms: administration, care, charge, control, direction, governance, government, guidance, handling, conduct, management, operation, oversight, presidency, regulation, running, stewardship, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

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