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secretariat
CIDE DICTIONARY
secretariat, n. [F. secrétariat.].
The office of a secretary; the place where a secretary transacts business, keeps records, etc. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
secretariat, n.
1 a permanent administrative office or department, esp. a governmental one.
2 its members or premises.
3 the office of secretary.
1 a permanent administrative office or department, esp. a governmental one.
2 its members or premises.
3 the office of secretary.
Etymology
F secr{eacute}tariat f. med.L secretariatus (as SECRETARY)
ROGET THESAURUS
secretariat
Jurisdiction
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