Superintendence
Pronunciation : Su`per*in*tend"ence
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. superintendance.]
Definition : Defn: The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision. Barrow.
Syn. -- Inspection; oversight; care; direction; control; guidance.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913