Definitions
1.verbTo cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit."We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."
2.verbTo apportion out, distribute.
3.verbTo manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
4.verbTo minister (to)."administering to the sick"
5.verbTo settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.
6.verbTo give, as an oath.
7.verbTo give a drug to a patient, be it orally or by any other means.