superintendency


superintendency

(ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənsɪ; ˌsuːprɪn-) n, pl -cies1. the office or jurisdiction of a superintendent2. a district under the jurisdiction of a superintendent

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]