Law · Interpretation of Statutes
An executive or administrative interpretation of a statute (contemporanea expositio) can be accepted as a persuasive aid by the courts only if:
- 1It has prevailed from time immemorial regardless of statutory text
- 2It has prevailed for a short time and is challenged immediately
- 3It has prevailed for a long time despite ongoing challenges
- 4It has prevailed for a long time without any challenge✓
Correct answer
It has prevailed for a long time without any challenge
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