Administrator
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person appointed by a court to manage the estate of a deceased person who died intestate.
The administrator was responsible for distributing the deceased's assets according to state law.
- (n.) An individual who manages and oversees the operations of an organization or institution.
The hospital administrator improved patient care through better management.
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- administrators
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Commentary
In probate contexts, 'administrator' specifically refers to a court-appointed estate manager when no will names an executor.
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