Public Comment
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈkɒment/
Definitions
- (n.) A statement, opinion, or feedback offered by an individual or group to a government agency or public body during designated periods of rulemaking or policy proposal.
The agency received numerous public comments on the proposed environmental regulations.
Forms
- public comment
- public comments
Related terms
See also
Commentary
Public comments are critical in administrative law, enabling participatory democracy and transparency in government decision-making processes.
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