Browse full definitions for every SK term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/
The judge's skepticism about the witness's credibility influenced the verdict.
In legal contexts, skepticism often guides judicial attitudes toward evaluating evidence and arguments, promoting careful scrutiny rather than acceptance at face value.
/ˈskɪdmɔːr dɪˈfɛrəns/
The court applied Skidmore deference to uphold the agency's interpretation due to its careful reasoning and consistency.
Skidmore deference applies when agency interpretations lack the force of law but may be persuasive, contrasting with Chevron deference's stronger binding effect.
/ˈskɪdmɔr v. swɪft & koʊ/
The court in Skidmore v. Swift & Co. held that agency interpretations merit respect proportional to their persuasiveness.
Skidmore sets a foundational standard for judicial deference to agency interpretations based on their persuasive power rather than binding authority, important for drafting arguments about agency deference.
/ˈskɪld ˈnɜːrsɪŋ fəˈsɪləti/
The patient was transferred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation after surgery.
The term is primarily used in healthcare law and regulation to designate facilities qualified to provide certain types of medical and nursing support under government programs like Medicare.
/ˈskɪp ɒn beɪl/
The defendant skipped on bail, leading the court to issue a bench warrant.
Commonly arises in criminal procedure contexts; drafting should specify consequences of skipping bail to clarify legal ramifications.
/ˈskɪp treɪs/
The investigator performed a skip trace to find the debtor who had moved without leaving a forwarding address.
Skip tracing is a specialized investigative technique with important procedural uses in serving legal documents and enforcing court orders.
/ˈskɪpər/
The skipper was held responsible for the vessel's compliance with maritime safety regulations.
In legal contexts, 'skipper' often denotes responsibility and authority over a vessel under maritime regulations; clarify the vessel size or type to distinguish from 'master' or 'captain' where relevant.
/ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
The parties were involved in a skirmish near the disputed territory before formal negotiations began.
The soldiers skirmished briefly before retreating to their lines.
In legal contexts, 'skirmish' often denotes minor confrontations that influence the scope or application of martial law and engagement rules, highlighting the importance of scale and duration in assessing legal status.
