Administration

The management and disposal of the estate of an intestate, or of a testator having no executor; also, in the larger sense, management, etc., by an executor: the right of management conferred by what are called letters of administration. Administration ad colligendum: temporary administration granted to preserve perishable property. Administration cum testamento annexo: administration with the will annexed; administration granted where there is a will, but no executor appointed, qualified, or living. Administration de bonis non administratis: administration of the goods not administered; administration granted where the administrator or executor dies before completing administration. Administration durante absentia: administration during absence; administration granted during the absence of an executor. Administration durante minore aetate: administration during minority; administration granted during the minority of an executor. Administration pendente lite: administration granted pending a suit touching the validity of a will. Ancillary administration: subordinate administration granted to collect assets in a foreign state. Administrator: one who administers, who has authority to administer; one to whom administration is granted, as distinguished from an executor. Administratrix: a female who administers, who has authority to administer.

In old English law

A manager; one who takes charge of the property or affairs of another. In the civil law. A manager or conductor of affairs, especially of another and in his name and behalf.