Administrative Enforcement
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process by which government agencies implement and enforce laws, regulations, or rules without court involvement.
The agency’s administrative enforcement of environmental regulations prevented further pollution.
- (n.) The application of administrative penalties or corrective measures by regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
Administrative enforcement actions included fines and license suspensions.
Forms
- administrative enforcement
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Commentary
Typically involves non-judicial measures by administrative agencies; drafters should distinguish it clearly from judicial enforcement to avoid ambiguity.
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