Accreditation Standards

/ˌæk.rɪ.dɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈstæn.dərdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Official benchmarks established by an accrediting body to ensure compliance with legal, professional, or educational quality requirements.
    The university meets all the accreditation standards required for its engineering program.

Forms

  • accreditation standards
  • accreditation standard

Commentary

Accreditation standards serve as legally significant criteria for institutional and organizational legitimacy and are often codified or recognized by statute or regulation.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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