directorate

[dih-rek-ter-it, dahy-]

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noun

the office of a director.

a body of directors.

Origin:
1830–40; < French directorat < Late Latin dīrēctor director + French -at -ate³

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directorate (dɪˈrɛktərɪt, daɪ-)

—n
1.	a board of directors
2.	Also: directorship the position of director

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directorate

1837, from director + -ate (1).

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