to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of

to administer the law.

to bring into use or operation

to administer justice; to administer last rites.

to make application of; give

to administer medicine.

to supervise the formal taking of (an oath or the like).

Law . to manage or dispose of, as a decedent's estate by an executor or administrator or a trust estate by a trustee.

to contribute assistance; bring aid or supplies (usually fol. by to )

to administer to the poor.

to perform the duties of an administrator

She administers quite effectively.

noun

administrator , director , manager , officer , official