ADMINISTRATION


Meaning of ADMINISTRATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əd-ˌmi-nə-ˈstrā-shən, (ˌ)ad- ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.