administrative penalty; administrative sanction
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administrative penalty; administrative sanction imposed by state administrative organs on citizens, legal persons, or other organizations that violate administrative order
formalA formal legal term referring to punitive measures taken by administrative authorities (such as police, market regulation, environmental protection agencies) against violations of administrative laws and regulations. Distinct from criminal penalties imposed by courts.
The company received an administrative penalty for environmental pollution.
Administrative penalties include warnings, fines, confiscation of illegal gains, and various other forms.
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He was not satisfied with this administrative penalty decision and decided to file an administrative lawsuit.
According to the Administrative Penalty Law, when administrative organs impose administrative penalties, they shall order the parties to correct their illegal acts.