ADMINISTRATION
(noun) the act of meting out justice according to the law
synonyms : judicature(noun) the act of administering medication
synonyms : giving medication(noun) the act of governing; exercising authority
"regulations for the governing of state prisons", "he had considerable experience of government"
synonyms : governance , governing , government , government activity(noun) a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
synonyms : disposal(noun) the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
"he claims that the present administration is corrupt", "the governance of an association is responsible to its members", "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
synonyms : brass , establishment , governance , governing body , organisation , organization(noun) the tenure of a president
"things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration"
synonyms : presidency , presidential term
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


