Administrative Body
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈbɒdi/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity, often a governmental or quasi-governmental organization, vested with authority to implement laws, regulations, and policies.
The environmental protection agency is an administrative body responsible for enforcing pollution standards.
- (n.) A board, commission, or tribunal responsible for adjudicating disputes or issuing decisions within its regulatory domain.
The administrative body ruled in favor of the plaintiff regarding the licensing dispute.
Forms
- administrative bodies
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Commentary
The term covers both executive agencies implementing policy and quasi-judicial bodies adjudicating matters; clarity in drafting requires specifying the body’s function to avoid ambiguity.
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