Administrative Error

/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈɛrər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A mistake or oversight made by a government agency or administrative body in processing or enforcing laws, regulations, or procedures.
    The court found that the claimant suffered harm due to an administrative error in the benefits application process.

Forms

  • administrative error

Commentary

The term specifically highlights errors arising in administrative contexts, key in appeals and procedural challenges; drafters should distinguish it from broader legal errors or judicial mistakes.

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