Administrative Ruling

/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈruːlɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal decision or interpretation issued by an administrative agency or official that directs the application of laws or regulations.
    The agency's administrative ruling clarified the requirements for environmental compliance.

Forms

  • administrative rulings

Commentary

An administrative ruling differs from legislatively promulgated rules in that it typically resolves specific cases or issues rather than establishing general policy.

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