Administrative Order
/ˌædmɪˈnɪstrətɪv ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A directive issued by a government agency or official to implement or enforce regulations or policies.
The agency issued an administrative order to comply with environmental standards.
- (n.) A ruling by a public authority that governs internal agency procedures or disciplinary actions without judicial involvement.
The disciplinary action was taken pursuant to an administrative order by the department head.
Forms
- administrative orders
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Commentary
Administrative orders differ from judicial orders in that they are issued by executive agencies rather than courts, often to effectuate statutes or manage internal governance.
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