n. 1 a permanent administrative office or department, esp. a governmental one. 2 its members or premises. 3 the office of secretary.
[ F secrétariat f. med.L secretariatus (as SECRETARY) ]
n. 1 a permanent administrative office or department, esp. a governmental one. 2 its members or premises. 3 the office of secretary.
[ F secrétariat f. med.L secretariatus (as SECRETARY) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012