administration

One entry found for administration.

Main Entry: ad·min·is·tra·tion
Pronunciation: &d-"mi-n&-'strA-sh&n, (")ad-
Function: noun
1 : performance of executive duties : MANAGEMENT
2 : the act or process of administering
3 : the execution of public affairs as distinguished from policy-making
4 a : a body of persons who administer b often capitalized : a group constituting the political executive in a presidential government c : a governmental agency or board
5 : the term of office of an administrative officer or body