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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On Thursday, a panel of administrative law judges issued an order granting TEA’s request to dismiss the case. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026 The agency has limited ability to cite license holders, no authority to cite the general public, and cannot revoke licenses without a hearing before an administrative law judge. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026 For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations. Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations. Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for administrative law

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of administrative law was in 1810

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“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Legal Definition

administrative law

noun
: the branch of the law dealing with government agencies

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