adcon
|ad-con|
/ˈædˌkɒn/
administrative control
Etymology
'adcon' originates from the combination of 'administrative' and 'control,' where 'administrative' refers to the management of an organization and 'control' refers to the power to influence or direct behavior.
'adcon' was formed by combining the words 'administrative' and 'control' to create a concise term used in military contexts.
Initially, it meant 'administrative control,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a military term referring to 'administrative control,' which involves the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support.
The general has adcon over the logistics unit.
Synonyms
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