Administer
Administer verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.
Rule is a synonym for administer in manage topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Administer".
Rule
Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.
Usage example: a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
Administer is a synonym for rule in govern topic. Sometimes you can use "Administer" instead a verb "Rule", if it concerns topics such as activity.
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The Getans have forgotten their history, and much of science, but of necessity, they have retained an amazing expertise in biology and genetics, and associated technologies.Society has evolved into underclans, who do the work, and overclans, who rule and administer.
Source: Literature / Courtship Rite
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