Pronunciation:
[ad-min-uh-stray-shun] •
(noun)
Common Abbreviations: adm., admin.
Related Resources:
Wills,
Estates and Probate
Definition:
The collection, management and distribution of an
estate. Usually a court-appointed action in situations where a person died
without leaving a will or the executor is unable or refuses to serve in that
capacity.
Related Terms
• administrator
• dower
• dowry
• estate
• executor
• executrix
• intestate
• probate
• testator
• testatrix
• will
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