A federal statute governing the rule-making and administrative proceedings of federal administrative agencies by providing guidelines for rule-making and adjudicative hearings, judicial review, and public access. Most states have similar statutes governing their state administrative agencies. Abbreviated APA.

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Administrative Procedure Act

A federal statute governing the rule-making and administrative proceedings of federal administrative agencies by providing guidelines for rule-making and adjudicative hearings, judicial review, and public access. Most states have similar statutes governing their state administrative agencies. Abbreviated APA.