administrative construction
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From 282 U.S. 740 - Louisville Co v. United States · 1931Most cited · 251 citing opinions
in the interpretation of a doubtful or ambiguous statute the long-continued and uniform practice of the authorities charged with its administration is entitled to great weight, and will not be disturbed, except for cogent reasons; but it cannot alter provisions that are clear and explicit when related to the facts disclosed. A failure to enforce the law does not change it