Administrative Review
/ˌæd.mɪn.ɪsˈtreɪ.tɪv rɪˈvjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural mechanism for reviewing decisions or actions taken by administrative agencies to ensure legality, correctness, or fairness.
The applicant requested an administrative review of the agency’s permit denial.
- (n.) A reconsideration process within an agency allowing reconsideration of a prior decision without judicial intervention.
The administrative review identified errors in the initial benefit determination.
Forms
- administrative review
- administrative reviews
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Commentary
Administrative review often serves as a prerequisite to judicial review, emphasizing internal agency correction before court involvement.
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