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legislative rule

: a rule adopted by a government agency in accordance with the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act that has the force of law and imposes new duties on the regulated parties called also

ministerial

having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office 2 : relating to or being an act done after ascertaining the existence of a specified state

means test

only by a showing of special circumstances that justify additional expenses or adjustments of current monthly income. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

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marshal

is entrusted with particular duties (as serving the process of justice of the peace courts) 3 : the administrative head of the police or esp. fire department in some cities of the U.S. also marshall vt -shaled

mandamus

an extraordinary writ issued by a court of competent jurisdiction to an inferior tribunal, a public official, an administrative agency, a corporation, or any person compelling the performance of an act usually only when there is a

loan origination fee

loan origination fee a charge by the lender to cover the administrative costs of making the mortgage. This charge is paid at the closing and varies with the lender and

living will

living will : a document in which the signer indicates preferences or directions for the administration and esp. the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining medical treatment in the event of terminal illness or permanent

liquidated claim

liquidated claim A creditor's claim for a fixed amount of money. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

letter ruling

letter ruling : a ruling (as of a court or administrative agency) that is made in a letter (as an opinion or determination letter) ;also : determination letter at

legislative veto

: a resolution passed by one or both houses of a legislature that is intended to nullify an administrative regulation or action

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