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ministration

mi·nist·ra·tion

US/ˌmɪnʌˈstreɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

assistance in time of difficulty

  • “the contributions provided some relief for the victims”

Origin

From Middle English ministracioun, from Old French ministracïon, from Latin ministrātio; equivalent to minister + -ation.

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