superintendency


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superintendency

(ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənsɪ; ˌsuːprɪn-)
n, pl -cies
1. the office or jurisdiction of a superintendent
2. a district under the jurisdiction of a superintendent
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su•per•in•tend•en•cy

(ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dən si, ˌsu prɪn-)

n., pl. -cies.
1. a district or place under a superintendent.
2. the position of a superintendent.
[1590–1600; < Medieval Latin superintendentia]
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