Relating to or organized by departments within an organization or institution.
From French 'département' (division, department) + suffix '-al'. 'Department' comes from 'départir' meaning to divide or separate, ultimately from Latin 'partire' (to divide).
The concept of departmentalization revolutionized both government and business organization, allowing complex institutions to function efficiently. French administrative reforms during the Revolution created the first modern departmental system, influencing organizational structure worldwide.
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