noun

admiralty

An office or authority responsible for commanding a navy.

The admiralty orders three warships to patrol the northern coast.

Etymology

Admiral names a naval commander, and the ending forms a name for the office or its authority. Admiralty can therefore designate the institution responsible for directing a navy.

More examples

The captain awaits new orders from the admiralty.
The admiralty approves plans to expand the fleet.
The two admiralties agree to conduct joint naval exercises.

Forms

admiralty · admiralties

admiral noun — An officer of the highest naval ranks.

Similar words

command: Names a directing authority generally, not specifically a navy.
naval headquarters: Emphasizes the central command organization or its location.