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administrative law
noun
: law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of and available remedies against authorized agencies in the executive branch of the government
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An administrative law judge granted Washington’s petition for compensation in January, finding that Washington did not shoot and kill Ali and was not involved in the crime as an accomplice or accessory.
—Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2024
If appeals fail there twice, patients can next appeal to an administrative law judge.
—Bob Herman and Casey Ross, STAT, 22 May 2024
After that, the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration can assign an administrative law judge to consider the evidence and make a final scheduling recommendation
ABC News reported earlier this month the DEA was planning to reschedule marijuana.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 16 May 2024
The general counsel’s complaint, similar to an indictment, will be heard by an administrative law judge, and both sides will have an opportunity to present evidence.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1810, in the meaning defined above
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“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
administrative law
noun
: the branch of the law dealing with government agencies
More from Merriam-Webster on administrative law
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