Administrative Action
/ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An act undertaken by a government agency or public official in the exercise of statutory authority.
The agency's administrative action to revoke the permit was subject to judicial review.
- (n.) A procedural or regulatory decision made without a court trial, often affecting rights or obligations.
The administrative action imposing a fine followed an investigation by the regulatory body.
Forms
- administrative actions
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Commentary
Administrative actions typically involve discretionary government decisions and can often be challenged through administrative or judicial review processes.
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