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public administration

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noun

the implementation of public policy, largely by the executive branch.
a field of study preparing persons for careers in such work.

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Nearby words

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  2. public access,
  3. public accountant,
  4. public act,
  5. public address system,
  6. public administrator,
  7. public affairs,
  8. public assistance,
  9. public bar,
  10. public bill
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