administrative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- administratively adverb
- nonadministrative adjective
- nonadministratively adverb
- preadministrative adjective
- subadministrative adjective
- subadministratively adverb
- unadministrative adjective
- unadministratively adverb
Etymology
Origin of administrative
From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive
Example Sentences
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The Mountain Village council ended up placing Wisor on administrative leave at his recommendation, pending a town inquiry.
The city should also establish a new position, chief financial officer, which would essentially be a title change for what is now called the city administrative officer, the commission recommended.
From Los Angeles Times
Alberto Carvalho has been placed on indefinite administrative leave, officials announced Friday — two days after FBI agents raided his home and office related to an undisclosed criminal investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
France's health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
From Barron's
In a state that is “difficult or impossible to access without driving,” one plaintiff said losing his license will cost him his administrative associate job at the University of Kansas.
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