Main Entry: ad·min·is·tra·tion

Pronunciation: \əd-ˌmi-nə-ˈstrā-shən, (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