directorate general

noun

Definitions of directorate general

English

(EU LAW) a term used for a government department in one of the EU institutions

The European Year of Creativity and Innovation is coordinated by the European Commission under the lead of the Directorate General for Education and Culture.

English

a term used by some jurisdictions to refer to a particular government department

He pointed out that the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued operating licence for Madurai airport only on temporary basis.