Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - ministration

n. 1 (usu. in pl.) aid or service (the kind ministrations of his neighbours). 2 ministering, esp. in religious matters. 3 (usu. foll. by of) the supplying (of help, justice, etc.). Derivatives ministrant adj. & n. ministrative adj. Etymology: ME f. OF ministration or L ministratio (as MINISTER)