Administratiu

Administratiu is a term used in Catalan and Valencian to describe matters related to administration and public administration. It functions as an adjective, as in phrases such as servei administratiu (administrative service) or procés administratiu (administrative process). In some contexts it can also appear as a noun to refer to an administrative worker, for example un administratiu or, more commonly, empleat administratiu.

In legal and governmental contexts, dret administratiu refers to the branch of law that governs public administration, administrative acts, procedures, and the resolution of disputes involving public authorities. The term covers everyday administrative processes such as issuing licenses, maintaining records, and managing public services, as well as the relationships between citizens and state institutions.

Usage is widespread in Catalan-speaking areas, including Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community, as well as in Andorra. The spelling administratiu reflects Catalan norms; in related varieties of the language, it may appear with regional pronunciation and usage. In Spanish, the equivalent term is administrativo, illustrating cross-language differences in the same concept.

Overall, administratiu denotes the administrative domain within public life, from procedural matters and civil service roles to the legal framework that governs public administration. It is a common descriptor in official terminology, policy documents, and everyday discourse about government processes.