noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
Synonymsdisposal
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
Synonymsgiving medication
noun the tenure of a president
noun the act of governing; exercising authority
noun the act of meting out justice according to the law
Synonymsjudicature
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
