A board of appeals is a panel of officials, typically appointed by an elected officer, charged with making decisions on the continuing applicability of administrative decisions. Such a board is often consulted when the strict application of a zoning regulation, for example, may lead to an unintended consequence.
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board of appeals — noun a board of officials that are not judicial but are appointed to hear appeals • Syn: ↑appeal board, ↑appeals board • Hypernyms: ↑board … Useful english dictionary
board of appeals — A non judicial, administrative tribunal which reviews the decision made by the hearing officer or by the head of the agency. See also board of review … Black's law dictionary
board of appeals — A non judicial, administrative tribunal which reviews the decision made by the hearing officer or by the head of the agency. See also board of review … Black's law dictionary
board of appeals — noun A panel of officials, typically appointed by an elected officer, charged with making decisions on the continuing applicability of administrative decisions … Wiktionary
appeals board — ➔ board1 * * * appeals board UK US noun [C] ► LAW a group of people who judge whether a legal or official decision was right or wrong, when the person affected by it thinks that it was wrong: »The company appealed a $5,000 penalty in the case,… … Financial and business terms
board of review — Board authorized to review administrative agency decisions and rulings. Body authorized to review alleged improper valuation and assessment of property. In some cities, a board charged with responsibility to review alleged police brutality or… … Black's law dictionary
board of review — Board authorized to review administrative agency decisions and rulings. Body authorized to review alleged improper valuation and assessment of property. In some cities, a board charged with responsibility to review alleged police brutality or… … Black's law dictionary
board — An official or representative body organized to perform a trust or to execute official or representative functions or having the management of a public office or department exercising administrative or governmental functions. Commissioners of… … Black's law dictionary
board — An official or representative body organized to perform a trust or to execute official or representative functions or having the management of a public office or department exercising administrative or governmental functions. Commissioners of… … Black's law dictionary
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences — The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) is a body of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which decides issues of patentability. If an applicant for an invention cannot convince a patent examiner that they are… … Wikipedia
