quasi-judicial

American  

[kwey-zahy-joo-dish-uhl, kwey-sahy-, kwah-see-, -zee-] / ˌkweɪ zaɪ dʒuˈdɪʃ əl, ˌkweɪ saɪ-, ˌkwɑ si-, -zi- /

adjective

1. noting, pertaining to, or exercising powers or functions that resemble those of a court or a judge.

   a quasi-judicial agency.

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quasi-judicial British  

adjective

1. denoting or relating to powers and functions similar to those of a judge, such as those exercised by an arbitrator, administrative tribunal, etc

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Etymology

Origin of quasi-judicial

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The strength of India's juvenile justice system depends heavily on the health of its JJBs - quasi-judicial panels tasked with ensuring that a child's rights are protected even as they face the legal consequences of their actions.

From BBC

They have quasi-judicial powers, such as power of subpoena, and the ability to force witnesses to testify.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the 90-year-old ruling known as Humphrey's Executor, the court found that, while the president has the ability to remove executive officers without cause, such a power does not apply to agencies like the FTC that are "neither political nor executive, but predominantly quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative".

From BBC

The Justices upheld the FTC’s insulation from Presidential control, saying Congress designed it as a “body of experts,” with powers “predominantly quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The approval or rejection of the planning application lies with the Housing Secretary Steve Reed – in what is known as a quasi-judicial decision.

From BBC