v. t. [ L. administratus, p. p. of administrare. ] To administer. [ R. ] Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. administracioun, L. administratio: cf. F. administration. ]
His financial administration was of a piece with his military administration. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
A mild and popular administration. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
The administration has been opposed in parliament. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Administration with the will annexed,
a. [ L. administrativus: cf. F. administratif. ] Pertaining to administration; administering; executive;
n. [ L. ]
n. The position or office of an administrator. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL. ] A woman who administers; esp., one who administers the estate of an intestate, or to whom letters of administration have been granted; a female administrator. [ 1913 Webster ]