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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