Administer
/ədˈmɪnɪstər/
Definitions
- (v.) To manage and supervise the execution of legal duties, such as the distribution of an estate by an executor or administrator.
The court appointed him to administer the deceased's estate.
- (v.) To dispense or apply something, especially justice, law, or a legal process.
The judge administers justice impartially in the courtroom.
Forms
- administered
- administering
- administers
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'administer' commonly refers to managing estates or legal responsibilities; clear context helps distinguish between managing property or applying law.
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