Administratio

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In old English law. Management conduct, disposal or charge of property or of affairs, as management by an administrator, an attorney, a guardian; power of disposal.

In fhe civil law. Management, conduct or charge, as management by an attorney or a guardian; government; administration.

Lat. [from administrare, q. v.] In the civil law. Management, or charge; the management of the estate or affairs of a minor or ward. Inst. 1. 24. 2. Id. 1. 26. 7. Management by one of full age, of his own affairs. Bract. fol. 11 b. Management by an attorney, of the business of his principal. Id. fol. 41 b.