Transitional Administration

/ˌtrænzɪˈʃənəl ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A temporary governing body established to administer affairs of a state or territory during a transition period, often following conflict or regime change.
    The transitional administration was responsible for organizing elections and restoring public services.

Forms

  • transitional administration
  • transitional administrations

Commentary

The term often arises in contexts of international law and post-conflict state-building, emphasizing temporary and provisional authority.

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