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secretariate

DEFINITIONS OF: secretariate

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n an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations

Synonyms:
secretariat
Types:
Pan American Union
the administrative agency of the Organization of American States
United Nations Secretariat
the administrative arm of the United Nations
Type of:
administrative body, administrative unit
a unit with administrative responsibilities
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