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administration 1. the conduct of the affairs of government 2. the executive branch of government along with the public service; the government as a whole 3. Chiefly US the political executive, esp of the US; the government 4. Chiefly US a government board, agency, authority, etc. 5. Property law a. the conduct or disposal of the estate of a deceased person b. the management by a trustee of an estate subject to a trust How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The man was firmly resolved to make his way in the administration by bringing a strong light to bear upon it. I do not consider it necessary, at present, for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety, or excitement. Warden," he added to that official, as the Convict slunk away, "in appointing you to this position, I was given to understand that your friends could make the Shikane county delegation to the next State convention solid for - for the present Administration. |
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