Oscillation in a device called an oscillator is usually a back and forth motion over a central neutral point, created by changes in energy. In a pendulum-driven clock, for example, the oscillation is the back and forth movement of the pendulum.
Legal Definition of administrative law judge. : an officer in a government agency with quasi-judicial functions including conducting hearings, making findings of fact, and making recommendations for resolution of disputes concerning the agency's actions âcalled also administrative judge.
Refers to the decison-making or quasi-judicial functions of an administrative agency, as opposed to judicial functions of a court. Thus for example, an adjudical hearing is a hearing before an administrative agency is opposed to a hearing or trial before a court. A board, commision, bureau, office, or department of the executive branch of the government that implements the law, which originates with the legislative branch.