administrative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- administratively adverb
- nonadministrative adjective
- nonadministratively adverb
- preadministrative adjective
- subadministrative adjective
- subadministratively adverb
- unadministrative adjective
- unadministratively adverb
Etymology
Origin of administrative
From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive
Example Sentences
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She does the rest of her administrative work from the passenger seat.
Earlier this week, the district reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 572, which represents more than 3,200 workers including school administrative assistants, food services managers and plant managers.
From Los Angeles Times
That afternoon, the two Border Patrol officers involved in the killing were placed on administrative leave.
From Salon
“In our jail, we do not honor administrative detainers or administrative warrants.”
However, the tactics used by the officers received an administrative disapproval.
From Los Angeles Times
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