-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
administrative law
noun
: law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of and available remedies against authorized agencies in the executive branch of the government
Examples of administrative law in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Attorney Howard Alderman said Mr. Zimmerman reviewed decisions issued by the administrative law judge, formerly the Hearing Office and Zoning commissioner.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024
Congress, moreover, has enacted a wide range of laws on the presumption that many enforcement proceedings may be brought before administrative law judges and not juries.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 27 June 2024
Most of the 1,931 administrative law judges are employed by the Social Security Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 27 June 2024
In Tuesday’s ruling, the agency said an administrative law judge dismissed Amazon’s argument that it should be classified as a third-party logistics provider.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for administrative law
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'administrative law.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1810, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of administrative law was
in 1810
Dictionary Entries Near administrative law
Cite this Entry
“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Legal Definition
administrative law
noun
: the branch of the law dealing with government agencies
More from Merriam-Webster on administrative law
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about administrative law
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share