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administrative law judge

noun

: an officer in a government agency with quasi-judicial functions including conducting hearings, making findings of fact, and making recommendations for resolution of disputes concerning the agency's actions

called also administrative judge

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“Administrative law judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/administrative%20law%20judge. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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