Coadminister

/koʊˌæd.ˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/ verb

Definition

To manage, distribute, or oversee something together with another person; to jointly administer.

Etymology

From co- + administer (to manage, conduct, dispense). This verb combines the Latin prefix co- with the Latin administrare (to serve, manage), and became common in legal and governmental texts describing shared governance.

Kelly Says

When two school principals 'coadminister' a school district, they're both officially in charge—this sharing of power is a modern organizational strategy with ancient roots!

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