(administration, law) In the European union, a low-level administrative division of a country, ranked below a province, region, or state.

a landlocked administrative region of the Philippines situated within the island of Luzon

plural of local administrative unit

(US) A federal government agency dedicated to scientifically studying the oceans and atmosphere. The NOAA is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.

A civilian agency of the government of the United States of America, charged with space and aeronautical research and space exploration.