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Administrative agency

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000376

A governmental body established by legislative act to carry out specific functions, often involving regulation, supervision, or adjudication within a particular area. These entities possess delegated authority to create and enforce rules, conduct investigations, and resolve disputes. Examples include the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Communications Commission.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000376
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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