Administrative law is the body of law that governs the administration and regulation of government agencies (both federal and state). Congress or the state legislature create administrative law. It encompasses the procedures under which government agencies operate as well as the external constraints upon them. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law and is often referred to as regulatory law.
BREAKING DOWN Administrative Law
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"DEFINITION of Administrative Law
Administrative law is the body of law that governs the administration and regulation of government agencies (both federal and state). Congress or the state legislature create administrative law. It encompasses the procedures under which government agencies operate as well as the external constraints upon them. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law and is often referred to as regulatory law.
BREAKING DOWN Administrative Law