01 v. t. To manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer the governme…
imp. & p. p.
Administered; p. pr. & vb. n.
Administering
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To manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer the government or the state.“For forms of government let fools contest: Whate'er is best administered is best.” — Pope.
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To dispense; to serve out; to supply; execute; as, to administer relief, to administer the sacrament.“[Let zephyrs] administer their tepid, genial airs.” — Philips.“Justice was administered with an exactness and purity not before known.” — Macaulay.
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To apply, as medicine or a remedy; to give, as a dose or something beneficial or suitable. Extended to a blow, a reproof, etc.“A noxious drug had been administered to him.” — Macaulay.
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To tender, as an oath.“Swear . . . to keep the oath that we administer.” — Shak.
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To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.(Law)