'Superintendence' definitions:

Definition of 'superintendence'

(from WordNet)
noun
Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group [syn: supervision, supervising, superintendence, oversight]

Definition of 'Superintendence'

From: GCIDE
  • Superintendence \Su`per*in*tend"ence\, n. [Cf. F. superintendance.] The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision. --Barrow. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Inspection; oversight; care; direction; control; guidance. [1913 Webster]