administration
/ædmɪnɪstrˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group''s business affairs)
Noun
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
Noun
the act of administering medication
Noun
the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration"
Noun
the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
Noun
the act of meting out justice according to the law
Synonyms
brass
disposal
establishment
giving medication
governance
governing
governing body
government
government activity
judicature
organisation
organization
presidency
presidential term