deferential standard definition

deferential standard means that the individual(s) conducting the appeal review will defer to the judgment of the decision-making person or body unless a reasonable person would conclude that a clear error was made in the finding or a compelling justification exist to alter the finding. It is not merely a matter of whether reviewer(s) agree with the decisions. Findings may only be altered if there is clear error. Sanctions and educational outcomes may only be altered if a compelling justification exists to do so.
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Related to deferential standard

  • Technical standard means a document that specifies design, predicted performance and operation and maintenance specifications for a material, device or method.

  • national standard means a standard adopted by a national standardisation organisation and made available to the general public;

  • Technical Standards means the technical standards set out in paragraph 2.4 of the Order Form;

  • Service Level Standards has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.1 hereof.

  • Construction Change Directive means a written order prepared by Owner Parties and signed by Owner directing Contractor to perform a change in the Work prior to agreeing to a change, if any, to the Contract Time, schedule of performance of the Work, Contract Sum, or Contractor’s compensation.