Administrative Agency
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental body empowered by statute to implement, administer, and enforce particular laws and regulations.
The administrative agency issued new regulations governing workplace safety.
- (n.) A subdivision of government authority responsible for specific regulatory functions and adjudicative duties.
Disputes over environmental permits are often resolved by the environmental administrative agency.
Forms
- administrative agencies
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Commentary
An administrative agency often exercises both legislative-like rulemaking and judicial-like adjudication; drafters should clarify which powers the agency holds in legal texts.
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