administrative review

Official decision reconsideration

Administrative review is a formal process in which an agency or authority reexamines a decision, usually one made by a lower-level official or body within the same organization.

It typically occurs before or instead of judicial review, allowing the institution to correct errors internally.

She filed for administrative review after her benefits claim was denied.

The process is common in government agencies, immigration proceedings, and regulatory matters where decisions affect individuals or businesses.

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forum/process type

administrative reviewlitigation

Legal dispute process

judicial review · trial · lawsuit · court action · civil litigation

procedural stage

administrative reviewfresh start

Opportunity to restart unburdened

nature of examination

administrative reviewrubber stamp

Automatic approval device

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