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The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution.
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The activity of a government or state in the exercise of its powers and duties.
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The executive branch of a government.
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The group of people who manage or direct an institution, especially a school or college.
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The term of office of an executive officer or body.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.