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administration

administration


ad·min·is·tra·tion  (d-mn-strshn)
n.
1. The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution.
2. The activity of a government or state in the exercise of its powers and duties.
3. often Administration
a. The executive branch of a government.
b. The group of people who manage or direct an institution, especially a school or college.
4. The term of office of an executive officer or body.
5. Law Management and disposal of a trust or estate.
6. The dispensing, applying, or tendering of something, such as an oath, a sacrament, or medicine.

ad·minis·trative (-strtv, -str-) adj.
ad·minis·trative·ly adv.


administration  /dmnstren/  n. 1 [C] in the USA, the executive branch of the federal government, esp. the President: The administration in Washington is usually criticized by the newspapers and TV. 2 [U] control of the business, management: The administration of a company requires hard work. administration

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