Directorate

usgb/dəˈrektərət/
noun

A group of people who have the power to make decisions and control a company or government department.

The directorate of the public health department issued new guidelines for dealing with the pandemic.
Visual representation of "directorate" - A group of people who have the power to make decisions and control a company or government department.

Often appears as...

  • police directorate
  • health directorate

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Composition

A directorate is typically composed of several senior figures, like directors or executives.

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She was honored to be appointed to the company's directorate.
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Decision-making Body

The directorate is the decision-making body that guides the strategy and policies of an organization.

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The directorate met to discuss the merger plan.
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Authority Level

A directorate operates at a high level within an organization, overseeing its operational management.

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The new project needed the approval of the directorate before proceeding.
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