The branch of law which deals with the powers and procedures of government agencies. In the United States and many other countries, this includes rulemaking (the manner in which agencies enact regulations), adjudication (the manner in which agencies resolve disputes over agencies' actions), enforcement of regulatory policy, and many issues related to due process.
Administrative law is closely related to constitutional law in that it often deals with what powers the government has and doesn't have, and in what manner government agencies may carry out the power delegated to them by the legislature.
The regulations crafted by rulemaking processes are often extremely complex, and frequently directly refer to specific scientific, technical, and financial standards (such as parts per million/billion of pollution, safety measures for certain activities, and accounting/financial reporting procedures).
Administrative law is closely related to constitutional law in that it often deals with what powers the government has and doesn't have, and in what manner government agencies may carry out the power delegated to them by the legislature.
The regulations crafted by rulemaking processes are often extremely complex, and frequently directly refer to specific scientific, technical, and financial standards (such as parts per million/billion of pollution, safety measures for certain activities, and accounting/financial reporting procedures).
Constitutional law teaches you how government is supposed to work, in theory. Administrative law, on the other hand, teaches you how it actually works, in practice.
by J-rad September 29, 2011
Get the Administrative lawmug. A law that is so stupid and profoundly inadequate but remains in existence because it gives lawmakers an erection when considering its monetary benefits. Erection law. Look for it in your textbooks.
Oh, you're a sociopath and want to act as your own defense in court? Sure! Erection Law!
Or basically all laws that involve a plea bargain that gives you an inadequate sentence to an intolerable offense. See: manslaughter.
Or basically all laws that involve a plea bargain that gives you an inadequate sentence to an intolerable offense. See: manslaughter.
by Raven kidder October 9, 2015
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by Simaduria July 27, 2024
Get the half-brother-in-lawmug. The probability of a finance manager forgetting to collect the down payment that is directly proportional to the size of the down payment and inversely proportional to the memory capacity of the involved manager.
I saw the finance manager running after a customer realizing that Bert's Law of Forgetful Transactions had taken place.
by K9 _Cop May 22, 2024
Get the Bert's Law of Forgetful Transactionsmug. As Wilford Brimley continues to appear in a movie or tv show, the probability of a reference to"diabeetus" by an audience member will approach and surpass .5, greater than likely.
Brimley's Law was confirmed during a playing of The Natural on AMC when Wilford Brimley first appeared in the dugout scene. Anecdotal evidence supporting the development of Brimley's Law II was observed when a viewer mentioned how much younger Brimley is than all of his characters.
by Rashawn63 February 22, 2021
Get the Brimley's Lawmug.