Administrative Sanction
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈsæŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A penalty or corrective measure imposed by a government agency or regulatory body to enforce compliance with laws or regulations without judicial proceedings.
The agency imposed an administrative sanction on the company for violating environmental standards.
Forms
- administrative sanction
- administrative sanctions
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Commentary
Typically used in regulatory contexts to denote sanctions that do not require court action; drafters should specify the authority and procedure for imposition clearly.
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