public administration

American  

noun

1. the implementation of public policy, largely by the executive branch.

2. a field of study preparing persons for careers in such work.

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public administration

Kaijage, who teaches political science and public administration, was not asked to enter a plea at Thursday's hearing as his terrorism case can only be heard by a higher court.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The public sector recorded widespread increases, led for a second straight month by public administration and higher activity across all levels of government for the month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

We are researchers who study the intersection of technology, law and public administration.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

Candidates for public administration jobs have since had to submit a so-called lustration certificate issued by the interior ministry.

From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026

This is an example of cheapness and directness toward which all branches of public administration should tend, if a government is to fulfill its proper mission of serving the people without needlessly taxing them.

From One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed by C. A. Bogardus