noun
political affairs; general administration
Refers to the overall conduct of government, covering various administrative and political matters. Often used in formal or historical contexts.
彼は庶政の改革に尽力した。
He devoted himself to reforming political affairs.
庶政を司る機関として内閣が置かれた。
The cabinet was established as the body that oversees general administration.
政治 is the common word for 'politics' or 'government', while 庶政 is a more formal, somewhat literary term specifically for the practical administration of state affairs.
Compound of 庶 (common, various) and 政 (government, politics). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of general or miscellaneous governmental affairs.