Administrative Law Judge
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv lɔː ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) An official who presides over administrative hearings, making legal decisions within government agencies.
The administrative law judge ruled on the claimant's appeal regarding benefits eligibility.
Forms
- administrative law judge
- administrative law judges
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Commentary
Administrative law judges operate within executive agencies, combining judicial and administrative functions; precise drafting distinguishes them from traditional judges.
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