administration

(noun) a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs). Synonyms: disposal.

(noun) the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something. Synonyms: governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation. Examples: "He claims that the present administration is corrupt." "The governance of an association is responsible to its members." "He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment."

(noun) the act of administering medication. Synonyms: giving medication.

(noun) the tenure of a president. Synonyms: presidency, presidential term. Example: "Things were quiet during the eisenhower administration."

(noun) the act of governing; exercising authority. Synonyms: government, governing, governance, government activity. Examples: "Regulations for the governing of state prisons." "He had considerable experience of government."

(noun) the act of meting out justice according to the law. Synonyms: judicature.