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public administration

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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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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

She eventually added a Master’s degree in public administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

The word “army” is short poetry for the order, economy, punctuality, and reliable co-operation and co, not sub-ordination of the public administration of industries.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 23, October, 1891 by B. O. (Benjamin Orange) Flower

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