Skidmore Deference
/ˈskɪdmɔːr dɪˈfɛrəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A standard of judicial review whereby courts give weight to an administrative agency's interpretation of a statute based on the agency's persuasiveness and thoroughness, rather than its authority.
The court applied Skidmore deference to uphold the agency's interpretation due to its careful reasoning and consistency.
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- skidmore deference
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Commentary
Skidmore deference applies when agency interpretations lack the force of law but may be persuasive, contrasting with Chevron deference's stronger binding effect.
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