min·is·tra·tion (m n -str  sh n)n. 1. The act or process of serving or aiding. 2. The act of performing the duties of a cleric. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ministr ti , ministrtin-, from ministrtus, past participle of ministrre, to serve, from minister, servant; see minister.]min is·trative adj. |
ministration [ˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]
n
1. the act or an instance of serving or giving aid
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the act or an instance of ministering religiously
[from Latin ministrātiō, from ministrāre to wait upon]
ministrative [ˈmɪnɪstrətɪv] adj
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| Noun | 1. |  ministration - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" consolation, solace, comfort - the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" mercy - alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed; "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy" |
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