Administrative Regulation
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A rule or directive issued by a government agency to implement and enforce statutes.
The agency issued an administrative regulation to clarify the new environmental law.
- (n.) A binding guideline created under delegated authority to manage internal operations of an administrative body.
The administrative regulation outlines procedures for employee conduct within the agency.
Forms
- administrative regulation
- administrative regulations
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Commentary
Administrative regulations must conform to statutory authority and are often subject to judicial review for consistency with enabling legislation.
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