Administrative Procedure Act
/ˌædmɪˈnɪstrətɪv prəˈsiːdʒər ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal statute that governs the process by which federal administrative agencies propose and establish regulations, ensuring transparency, public participation, and fairness.
The agency must follow the Administrative Procedure Act when creating new rules.
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The term universally refers to the U.S. federal law enacted in 1946; usage pertains to administrative law contexts involving agency procedures.
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