1. a board of directors or the position or office of a director
2. a government department or agency headed by a director
Usage: administrative

Examples

• The company’s directorate met to discuss the merger proposal.
• She was appointed to the directorate of the nonprofit organization.
• The intelligence directorate released a classified report.
• The directorate oversees all environmental protection policies.
• Members of the directorate voted unanimously on the budget.
• The new directorate will focus on cybersecurity initiatives.