ministration
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min·is·tra·tion
(mĭn′ĭ-strā′shən)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 ministrātiō, ministrātiōn-, from ministrātus, past participle of ministrāre, to serve, from minister, servant; see minister.]
min′is·tra′tive adj.
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ministration
(ˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən)n
1. the act or an instance of serving or giving aid
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the act or an instance of ministering religiously
[C14: from Latin ministrātiō, from ministrāre to wait upon]
ministrative adj
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min•is•tra•tion
(ˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən)n.
the administration of care, aid, or religious service.
min′is•tra`tive, adj.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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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