Transitional Administration
/ˌtrænzɪˈʃənəl ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
The term often arises in contexts of international law and post-conflict state-building, emphasizing temporary and provisional authority.
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