administrative law

American  

noun

1. the body of rules and principles that governs the duties and operations of federal or state administrative agencies, as commissions and boards.

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Etymology

Origin of administrative law

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The commission went much further than an administrative law judge, who, after a multiday hearing, concluded that Lee violated five of 10 counts and recommended a fine of nearly $44,000.

From Los Angeles Times

The state’s administrative law office decides whether rules and regulations written by North Carolina agencies are in keeping with state law.

From Salon

The five commissioners are scheduled to vote Thursday on the PUC administrative law judge’s proposal.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan will be able to defend itself at an as-yet unscheduled hearing before a department administrative law judge.

From Los Angeles Times

Ultimately, an administrative law judge at the commission allowed 50 days of workshops over the course of two years.

From Los Angeles Times