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administrative

[ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh-] / ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ tɪv, -strə- /


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Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has finally eliminated one of its most unfair practices and most troubling examples of administrative overreach: the “gag rule.”

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Alberto Carvalho, who remains on administrative leave as a federal investigation proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

However, the Supreme Court heard arguments that Cheshire West was wrongly decided and creates an unsustainable administrative burden on health and social care systems.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The security restrictions also burdened Lawrence personally, and not merely because they added a new administrative concern to his expanding responsibilities.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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