Administrators
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of administrator, referring to persons appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person without a will.
The administrators distributed the deceased's assets according to intestacy laws.
- (n.) Plural of administrator, individuals charged with managing and supervising affairs of organizations or legal entities.
The hospital administrators implemented new compliance policies.
Forms
- administrator
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Commentary
'Administrators' is primarily the plural form of 'administrator' and usually does not require separate definitions unless distinct legal contexts apply; in legal drafting, clarity on the administrator’s role—estate management versus organizational management—is important.
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