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inspectorate

American  
[in-spek-ter-it] / ɪnˈspɛk tər ɪt /

noun

  1. the office or function of an inspector.

  2. a body of inspectors.

  3. a district under an inspector.

inspectorate British  
/ ɪnˈspɛktərɪt /

noun

  1. the office, rank, or duties of an inspector

  2. a body of inspectors

  3. a district under an inspector

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Etymology

Origin of inspectorate

First recorded in 1755–65; inspector + -ate 3

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