secretariate

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

secretariate(n = noun.group) secretariat - an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations;

is a kind of administrative body, administrative unit

has particulars: pan american union, united nations secretariat

secretariate, n. [F. secrétariat.].

The office of a secretary; the place where a secretary transacts business, keeps records, etc. [1913 Webster]