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A pragmatic approach to Chevron.

Source :
Harvard Law Review. May99, Vol. 112 Issue 7, p1723. 18p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Applies the pragmatic method developed by P. Grice to demonstrate that a delegation of discretionary power to agencies can be discerned from the use of ambiguous language building on the Chevron USA Inc. deference. Aspects of the Chevron USA Inc. versus Natural Resource Defense Council case; Implication for statutory language; Traditional tools for statutory construction.

Subjects

Subjects :
*STATUTORY interpretation
*DELEGATION of powers
*AMBIGUITY
*PRAGMATICS
CHEVRON USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc.

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0017811X
Volume :
112
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Harvard Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2200887
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1342416
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