plene administravit

ple·​ne ad·​mi·​ni·​stra·​vit

ˈplēnēədˌminəˈstrāvə̇t

: he has fully administered

—used at law referring to a plea in bar by an executor or administrator when sued by a creditor, heir, or legatee

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