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A federal statute that gives guidelines for administrative agency decisions, hearings, judicial review, and rulemaking. Passed in 1946, it has served as a model for similar state statutes.
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Administrative Procedure Act
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A court statement that an agency order is sound.
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affirm
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Capricious, unreasonable.
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arbitrary
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Power given to the agency by the legislature.
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authority
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A division of the federal and state court systems.
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circuit
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Schedule of dates for trials.
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court calendar
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A court that reviews prior decisions or rulings.
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court of appeals
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A new hearing or trial by a reviewing court.
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de novo
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A conclusion reached after considering all essential elements.
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decision
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Right to take reasonable actions.
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discretion
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Federal courts with jurisdiction over specified territory and states.
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district court
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To make or authorize a law.
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enact
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Quality experience or knowledge.
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expertise
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Decision on evidence presented.
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finding of fact
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Disputed question of law or fact.
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issue
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Appeal from agency to the courts.
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judicial review
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The area under agency authority; authority to hear legal actions.
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jurisdiction
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Party in a lawsuit.
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litigant
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Court's decision and reasons.
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opinion
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Litigant in legal action
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party
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A written request for action on a matter.
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petition
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Decisions that become the legal foundation for future cases.
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precedent
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Methods or processes of an agency.
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procedures
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Written document or account.
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record
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Send back case or issue for more proceedings.
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remand
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Methods used to enforce a right.
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remedy
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Extent and limitation of judicial examination.
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scope of review
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