Chevron deference

American  

[shev-ron def-er-uhns] / ˈʃɛv rɒn ˌdɛf ər əns /

noun

Law.

1. in the United States, the act or practice of accepting a government agency’s interpretation of any ambiguous parts of the legislation governing its mandate and actions, as long as the agency’s interpretation is reasonable.

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Etymology

Origin of Chevron deference

First recorded in 1985–90; named after the 1984 U.S. Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

Example Sentences

Justices asked the lower court to reconsider it “in light of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo,” the decision overturning Chevron deference.

From Salon

For decades, the Supreme Court has instructed judges to use a tool called Chevron deference when faced with such ambiguities.

From Slate

The doctrine, known as the Chevron deference, after a 1984 Supreme Court ruling involving the oil and gas giant, empowers federal agencies to interpret ambiguities in laws passed by Congress.

From New York Times

Judges and other court employees, on the other hand, are experts in the law who ideally would rely on scientists to inform their opinions of scientific issues, and Chevron deference ensures this reliance.

From Slate

For years, Thomas was a strong supporter of Chevron deference and even wrote a major decision expanding it.

From Slate