Administrative Cost
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv kɔst/
Definitions
- (n.) Expenses incurred in managing and operating an organization or legal entity, excluding direct costs of production or services.
The administrative cost of processing the legal claims was accounted for separately from the settlement amounts.
Forms
- administrative cost
- administrative costs
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Commentary
Administrative cost typically excludes direct transaction or production costs and is important in budgeting and cost allocation within legal entities.
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