settled administrative construction
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 278 U.S. 269 - United States v. Missouri Pacific Railroad · 1929Most cited · 879 citing opinions
A definitely settled administrative construction is entitled to the highest respect; and, if acted on for a number of years, such construction will not be disturbed except for cogent reasons. But the court is not bound by a construction so established. The rule does not apply in cases where the construction is not doubtful.
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