administrative

[ ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh- ]

adjective

Origin of administrative

From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive

Cases of non-Palestinians like Livvix being held in administrative detention are rare.
The Strange Case of the Christian Zionist Terrorist | Creede Newton | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They even posted mundane administrative materials, including expense accounts and personnel memos.
How the NSA Became a Killing Machine | Shane Harris | November 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
But events in the Special administrative Region are enormously important to the Communist Party leadership in Beijing.
Occupy Hong Kong Hangs On | Lennox Samuels | September 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The decision went to court, an administrative hearing that went on for almost a year.
Psychedelics Are Ready for a Comeback | Abby Haglage | September 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Two tribal members were shot and hospitalized and the agent who shot them was put on administrative leave.
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild | Caitlin Dickson | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

Public functionaries will receive their orders for military service from their respective administrative chiefs.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
It was a limitation of Thomas Hutchinson's excellent administrative mind that lie was wholly unaware of this crisis.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl Becker
Meantime this fatal administrative weakness was greatly counterbalanced by the political divisions among the Scots.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. Murison
As a result of this act, several county administrative offices were merged for more efficient and economical management.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. Torpey
Juana, too late aware of our laws and habits and administrative customs, did not enlighten her husband soon enough.
Juana | Honore de Balzac

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