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

Experience: Alaniz has worked in a number of fields, including healthcare, workforce development, disaster recovery, public administration and film production.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

Such was the political and public administration of the Province of Massachusetts, during the Summer of 1692, under which the Witchcraft prosecutions were carried on.

From Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply by Charles Wentworth Upham