Non-departmental

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of nondepartmental. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency - a non-departmental government body with a mission to drive sustainable economic growth through business-led innovation, by investing in innovation and giving innovative businesses access to support."

Example

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"Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency - a non-departmental government body with a mission to drive sustainable economic growth through business-led innovation, by investing in innovation and giving innovative businesses access to support."

Etymology

From non- + departmental.

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