directorate
Translation
directorate, board of directors, management body
Examples
The new policy was approved by the directorate.
The new policy was approved by the directorate.
He works in the Directorate of Operations.
He works in the Directorate of Operations.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) directorate ((...)) a group of directors The directorate holds meetings monthly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: board, committee, management, administration
Etymology
From 'director' + '-ate', a suffix indicating an office or function. 'Director' comes from Latin 'dirigere' (to guide, to direct).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'directorate' as the collective 'state' or body of directors.