Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Superintendence \Su`per*in*tend"ence\, n. [Cf. F.
   superintendance.]
   The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose
   of direction; supervision. --Barrow.

   Syn: Inspection; oversight; care; direction; control;
        guidance.

Source : WordNet®

superintendence
     n : management by overseeing the performance or operation of a
         person or group [syn: {supervision}, {supervising}, {oversight}]