If the meaning of a statute's language is unclear and an agency interprets it,a court must overturn the interpretation.

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If the meaning of a statute's language is unclear, a court will defer to the agency's interpretation as long as it is reasonable and not in conflict with the plain meaning of the statute. This is known as Chevron deference. Only if the agency's interpretation is unreasonable or in conflict with the statute will the court overturn it.

If the Meaning of a Statute's Language Is Unclear and an Agency