ministration

min·is·tra·tion  (mn-strshn)

n.

1. The act or process of serving or aiding.

2. The act of performing the duties of a cleric.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ministrti, ministrtin-, from ministrtus, past participle of ministrre, to serve, from minister, servant; see minister.]

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minis·trative adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ministration - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims" succor, succour, relief 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"