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noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
noun the act of administering medication
originFrom Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, from Latin administratio, from administrare; see administer; compare French administration. Equivalent to administrate + -ion.
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