Administrative Warrant
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈwɒrənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal order issued by a government agency or administrative body authorizing inspection, search, or seizure without prior judicial approval.
The agency obtained an administrative warrant to inspect the factory premises for regulatory compliance.
Forms
- administrative warrant
- administrative warrants
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Commentary
Administrative warrants differ from judicial warrants as they are generally issued by administrative authorities rather than courts and are used primarily in regulatory or compliance contexts.
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