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Skidmore v. Swift & Co.

323 U.S. 134 (1944)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1944
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

An agency interpretation not made with the force of law is entitled to respect proportional to its 'power to persuade,' not to controlling deference.

Area of Law

Constitutional & Public Law

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