n.
Pronunciation: ə d- ˌ mi-n ə - ' str ā -sh ə n, ( ˌ )ad-
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
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