administratively

administratively

English

Etymology

    From administrative + -ly.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ədˈmɪnɪstɹətɪvli/
    • Audio (US):(file)

    Adverb

    administratively (not comparable)

    1. In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.
      The country is divided administratively into 12 districts.
      • 2019 December 21, Bob Ortega, “ICE reopening long-closed deportation cases against Dreamers”, in CNN[1]:
        ICE has begun asking immigration courts to reopen administratively closed deportation cases against DACA recipients who continue to have no criminal record, or only a minor record.

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