Administrative Law Judge

/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv lɔː ˈdʒʌdʒ/

Definitions

  1. (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

Commentary

Administrative law judges operate within executive agencies, combining judicial and administrative functions; precise drafting distinguishes them from traditional judges.

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