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administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
Synonyms: brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization,
Examples:
He claims that the present administration is corrupt.
administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
the act of meting out justice according to the law
Synonyms: judicature,
administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
the act of governing; exercising authority
Synonyms: governance, governing, government, government activity,
administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
the tenure of a president
Synonyms: presidency, presidential term,
Examples:
Things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration.
administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Synonyms: disposal,
administration
noun(ad-min-is-tra-tion)
the act of administering medication
Synonyms: giving medication,

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