Substantial Evidence Standard
/ˌsʌbstænʃəl ˈɛvɪdəns ˈstændərd/
Definitions
- (n.) The evidentiary threshold requiring a reasonable basis for a decision, such that a reasonable mind might accept the evidence to support a conclusion by a reviewing body, typically in administrative and appellate review.
The court upheld the agency's ruling because it was supported by substantial evidence.
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- substantial evidence standard
- substantial evidence standards
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Commentary
This standard applies primarily in administrative and appellate contexts to assess whether a decision is supported by sufficient evidence, less stringent than beyond a reasonable doubt but more than a mere scintilla.
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