WorldAugust 2, 2026
superintendence
soo-per-in-TEN-dens
Definition
The act or function of directing, overseeing, or exercising authority over the management of an organization or process.
Etymology
The word stems from the Latin 'superintendere,' combining 'super' (over) and 'intendere' (to direct one's attention to). It entered Middle English to describe the act of having charge or oversight.
In the news
The article references Article 324, which grants the Election Commission 'superintendence' over elections to ensure they remain impartial and free from government interference.
Why India’s Constitutional Guardians Often Lose Their Bite
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