administré

Administré is a term used in French administrative law to designate the person or entity on whom the actions, decisions, or services of the public administration are directed. It refers to the recipient or target of administrative acts rather than to the administrative authority itself.

In practice, the administré is the subject affected by unilateral administrative acts, such as permits, refusals, penalties, or benefit determinations. Public authorities are required to respect due process in dealing with the administré, including proper notification, justification of decisions, and the possibility to present arguments in procedures where applicable.

The administré has specific procedural rights within the framework of public law. These rights typically include access to information and to the administrative file, the right to be heard or to present observations, and the possibility to challenge or appeal the decision through administrative remedies or judicial review, depending on the applicable regime and procedure.

Examples of administrés include individual citizens applying for licenses or permits, taxpayers facing assessments, and beneficiaries of social or welfare programs. The exact scope and protections of the administré’s rights vary by jurisdiction and the nature of the administrative act.

Etymologically, administré is the past participle of administrer used as a noun to denote the recipient role in administrative processes. In discourse, it is often contrasted with the administering authority or with administrative agents who implement policy and enforce decisions.