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

Under the commission’s process, the case would then proceed to a hearing before an administrative law judge. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Commissioners will be asked to select from Baker’s draft decision or last month’s proposal from the agency’s administrative law judge, Jamie Ormond. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

An administrative law judge referred a subpoena dispute to the full commission, reported on July 31, and the commissioners can take it up on August 12. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Judge Nicholas Lienesch determined there is probable cause to believe Lindell violated Minnesota campaign law, and the case will move forward to a panel of three administrative law judges and an evidentiary hearing. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for administrative law

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• aha
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• bradshaw
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• chainsaw
• cheraw
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Legal Definition

administrative law

noun

: the branch of the law dealing with government agencies