administration
ad.min.is.tra.tion \-.min-*-'stra--sh*n, ad-\ n 1: the act or process of administering 2: performance of executive duties : MANAGEMENT 3: the execution of public affairs as distinguished from policy making 4a: a body of persons who administer 4b: cap : a group constituting the political executive in a preside ntial government 4c: a governmental agency or board 5: the term of office of an administrative officer or body