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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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.administrative - of or relating to or responsible for administration

administrative
Translations
administrative [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] adjadministrativo
administrative [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] administer adjadministratif/ive
administrative [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] administer adj (department, reform etc) → Verwaltungs-
administrative [ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] adjamministrativo/a


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