administrative law

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrative law¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

If the administrative law judge charged with Jackie’s case ruled against her, she would lose her kids at Damion’s Place and the revenues that came with them.

From ProPublica

In Washington State an administrative law judge will be assigned to the case, but appealing applicants can participate in the hearings via telephone.

From Fortune

A state administrative law judge recently found Life Care violated some regulations but dismissed most of the state’s findings, citing a lack of evidence.

From Washington Post

In August 2016, an administrative law judge, Charles Muhl, issued his ruling.

From ProPublica

At the heart of the issue is the role of federal agencies and their ability to regulate, an area known as administrative law.

From Time

An administrative law judge still must decide on a remedy for the parties.

From The Daily Beast

So of course, administrative law judges are awarding more disability payments to people now.

From The Daily Beast

This is characteristic of most of the German codes; they are concerned with private and not with public or administrative law.

From Project Gutenberg

During the period of his connexion with the council he devoted himself zealously to the study of administrative law.

From Project Gutenberg