noun
- plural of inspectorate; bodies of inspectors or the offices/districts under their authority
Usage: formal; administrative
Examples
- The government established several inspectorates to oversee different industries.
- School inspectorates monitor educational standards across the region.
- Health inspectorates conduct regular reviews of medical facilities.
- The various inspectorates reported their findings to the ministry.
- Local inspectorates have jurisdiction over building safety codes.
- Environmental inspectorates ensure compliance with pollution regulations.