Legal Administration
/ˈliːɡəl ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process and practice of managing the operations, functions, and enforcement of laws or legal systems within an organization or jurisdiction.
The firm's legal administration ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- (n.) The branch of law dealing with the organization and rules governing courts, tribunals, and legal institutions.
Legal administration reforms have improved case management efficiency.
Forms
- legal administration
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Commentary
Often conflated with general legal management, legal administration specifically addresses the procedural and organizational aspects of legal systems and institutions.
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