legislative rule
noun
: 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 substantive rule
compare interpretive ruleDictionary Entries Near legislative rule
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“Legislative rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/legislative%20rule. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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