Quasi-Judicial Body
/ˌkwɑːziˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˈbɒdi/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity or organ, often administrative, vested with the authority to adjudicate disputes or make decisions that affect legal rights or obligations without being a formal court.
The land dispute was decided by a quasi-judicial body rather than a traditional court.
Forms
- quasi-judicial body
- quasi-judicial bodies
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Commentary
Quasi-judicial bodies operate with features similar to courts but within administrative or specialized institutional contexts; drafters should clarify the scope of their authority and procedural rules.
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