Agency Record
/ˈeɪdʒənsi ˈrɛkərd/
Definitions
- (n.) Documents or materials created or obtained by a governmental agency in the course of its official duties, often used as evidence of agency actions or decisions.
The court reviewed the agency record to determine whether the administrative decision was supported by substantial evidence.
Forms
- agency record
- agency records
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Commentary
The term 'agency record' is crucial in administrative law and denotes the complete set of documents reviewed on appeal or judicial review. Clarify whether the record includes all materials compiled by the agency or only those formally considered in decision-making.
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