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board of pardons.A state agency, of which the governor is usu. a member, authorized to pardon persons convicted of crimes. [Cases: Pardon and Parole  55.1.][Blacks Law 8th]

Board of Medical Examiners.See EXAMINING BOARD. [Blacks Law 8th]

board of managers.See BOARD OF DIRECTORS.[Blacks Law 8th]

board of legal specialization.A body, usu. an arm of a state bar association, that certifies qualified lawyers as specialists within a given field. • Typically, to qualify as a specialist, a lawyer must meet a specified level of experience, pass an examination, and provide favorable recommendations from peers. [Cases: Attorney and Client  3. C.J.S. Attorney…

Board of Immigration Appeals.The highest administrative tribunal for matters arising under U.S. immigration law, charged with hearing appeals from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. • The Board is made up of five permanent members appointed by the Attorney General and two immigration judges who serve on a temporary basis. Most cases are heard by panels…

board of health.A municipal or state agency charged with protecting the public health. [Cases: Health  361.][Blacks Law 8th]

Board of Green Cloth.Hist. A group of persons responsible for governing the royal-household staff, esp. in financial matters such as accounting for expenses and paying servants’ wages. • The Board consisted of the Lord Steward and inferior officers, and its name derived from the green cloth that covered the table used by the Board to…

board of governors.1.BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2. (cap.) FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OF GOVERNORS .[Blacks Law 8th]

board of fire underwriters.Insurance. An unincorporated voluntary association made up of fire insurers. [Cases: Insurance  1218. C.J.S. Insurance § 1724.] [Blacks Law 8th]  

board of examiners.See EXAMINING BOARD. [Blacks Law 8th]