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
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In a unanimous 12-page ruling, the top court’s seven judges wrote the retirees were actually mistaken in alleging city administrative law prohibits Adams’ administration from moving them into an Advantage plan.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Schneider, now a father of two children, won over an administrative law judge, who recommended in November that Schneider keep his certification.
—Virginia Bridges, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The administrative law judge ruled that Innoscience had violated U.S. trade law by importing products that infringed EPC's valid patents.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
If lawyers who serve in the legislature are able to apply on-the-job hours to continuing legal education, why not attorneys working in administrative law, criminal defense or legal aid — all of whom stay current through direct legal work?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Schneider, now a father of two children, won over an administrative law judge, who recommended in November that Schneider keep his certification.
—Virginia Bridges, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The administrative law judge ruled that Innoscience had violated U.S. trade law by importing products that infringed EPC's valid patents.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
If lawyers who serve in the legislature are able to apply on-the-job hours to continuing legal education, why not attorneys working in administrative law, criminal defense or legal aid — all of whom stay current through direct legal work?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for administrative law
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“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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