Quasi-Judicial
/ˌkwɑːzaɪˈuːdɪʃəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having powers and procedures resembling those of a court of law, especially in administrative or regulatory decisions.
The agency held a quasi-judicial hearing before issuing the permit.
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Commentary
The term is typically used to describe administrative bodies performing functions that include fact-finding and rule application similar to courts but within executive agencies.
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