as in managerial
suited for or relating to the directing of things
among his other administrative duties is the appointment of transit authority officials
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Recent Examples of administrative
The silver lining of Chevron’s demise is that Trump’s interpretations of statutes during his second term will not get judicial deference—including when his interpretations are part of his attempt to dismantle the administrative state.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
For the nine months ended November 30, 2024, general and administrative expenses were $152,470, compared to $151,875 for the same period in the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
If not, partnering with other experts can alleviate administrative burdens and improve the accuracy of directories, helping members trust and engage in preventive care and other services.
—Amanda Eisel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
For the nine months ended November 30, 2024, general and administrative expenses were $152,470, compared to $151,875 for the same period in the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
If not, partnering with other experts can alleviate administrative burdens and improve the accuracy of directories, helping members trust and engage in preventive care and other services.
—Amanda Eisel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Administrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrative. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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