Administrative Consent
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv kənˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Official permission or approval granted by a government agency or administrative authority to proceed with a regulated activity.
The company obtained administrative consent before beginning construction on the protected land.
Forms
- administrative consent
- administrative consents
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Commentary
Administrative consent often functions as a procedural safeguard in regulated sectors, ensuring agencies retain oversight while granting permissions; drafters should specify the scope and conditions clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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