quasi‑judicial body

A quasi-judicial body is an administrative or regulatory entity that has powers and procedures resembling those of a court, enabling it to interpret laws, conduct hearings, and make binding decisions or recommendations in specific areas of public or private disputes.

Aliases (5)

• quasi-judicial body ×3
• adjudicative body ×1
• federal adjudicative body ×1
• judicial body of the African Union ×1
• quasi-judicial agency ×1

Instances (8)

• African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights ("judicial body of the African Union")
• Hearings Office ("quasi-judicial body")
• Merit Systems Protection Board ("quasi-judicial agency")
• International Trade Commission ("quasi-judicial body")
• Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("quasi-judicial body")
• WTO panels ("adjudicative body")
• Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board
• Office of Special Masters of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ("federal adjudicative body")