1. the office or position of a rector
2. the period during which someone serves as a rector
3. the residence of a rector

Examples

• She was appointed to the rectorate of the university last year.
• His rectorate lasted for nearly a decade.
• The rectorate was a beautiful old building near the campus.
• During her rectorate, the school underwent major reforms.
• The new rector moved into the rectorate in September.
• The rectorate comes with significant administrative responsibilities.