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    Rectoral (en. Rectorship)

    /rek.toˈɾal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to what belongs to or relates to a rector.
    The rectoral council met to discuss new policies.
    El consejo rectoral se reunió para discutir nuevas políticas.
    Designates the area of authority and functions of a rector.
    Rectoral decisions are fundamental for the functioning of the university.
    Las decisiones rectorales son fundamentales para el funcionamiento de la universidad.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'rectoralis', which in turn is derived from 'rector', meaning 'guide' or 'director'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rectoral decision
    A decision made by a rector in the administrative realm.
    decisión rectoral
    rectoral position
    The position or role that a rector plays within an institution.
    cargo rectoral
    rectoral functions
    The tasks and responsibilities assigned to a rector.
    funciones rectorales

    Related Words

    rector
    Person who holds the position of highest authority in an educational institution.
    rector
    rector's office
    Office or position held by the rector in the administration of an institution.
    rectoría
    dean
    Responsible for a faculty or academic unit, subordinate to the rector.
    decano

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term sometimes used to refer to the hierarchy in educational institutions.
    In that university, all matters go through the rectoral, there is no easy decision.
    En esa universidad, todos los temas pasan por el rectoral, no hay decisión fácil.
    Used in some contexts to refer to an authoritarian person in education.
    The teacher told us that being rectoral does not mean being dictatorial.
    El profe nos dijo que ser rectorales no significa ser dictatoriales.