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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The AfD challenged the label in Cologne - where the BfV is based - which is why Thursday's decision was issued by the city's administrative court.
From BBC
Late last year, an administrative judge found Tesla guilty of false advertising for suggesting its cars can drive themselves.
From Los Angeles Times
AI significantly enhances physician capabilities for administrative and back-office functions that consume hours of clinician time, including insurance claims processing, appointment scheduling, and documentation tasks.
From Los Angeles Times
On Monday, an attempt to have the use of her image suspended ahead of a full legal challenge was rejected by an administrative court.
From Barron's
On Wednesday, Nowak, a mathematics professor, was placed on paid administrative leave in connection to a university investigation into his ties with Epstein, a Harvard spokesman said.
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