An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department
The various Laboratory organizations (e g , departments, divisions, groups, programs, projects, or offices) operating under the authority and management of a specific associate director (AD) This may also include equivalent organizations in the LLNL structure (i e , Laboratory Site Operations)
A directorate is a board of directors in a company or organization. The Bank would be managed by a directorate of professional bankers
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
the Pakistan intelligence agency; a powerful and almost autonomous political and military force; has procured nuclear technology and delivery capabilities; has had strong ties with the Taliban and other militant Islamic groups