ClimateAugust 16, 2026
inspectorate
in-SPEK-tuh-rit
Definition
A government agency or official body responsible for inspecting and ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, or laws within a specific sector.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'inspectare,' meaning to look at closely or observe. It entered English via French as a term for an office or body of inspectors.
In the news
In the article, the CGT union filed complaints with Barcelona’s labor inspectorate to challenge the city's inadequate management of workplace safety protections during extreme heat.
Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury | John Harris
Read the full article ↗The Guardian