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 : management2: the act or process of administering3: the execution of public affairs as distinguished from policy-making4 a: a body of persons who administer boften capitalized : a group constituting the political executive in a presidential government c: a governmental agency or board5: the term of office of an administrative officer or body