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  2. Statutory interpretation - Wikipedia

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    Grammatical interpretation: using the literal meaning of the statutory text. Historical interpretation: using the legislative history, to reveal the intent of the legislator. Systematic interpretation: considering the context of provisions, if only by acknowledging in which chapter a provision is listed.

  3. Plain meaning rule - Wikipedia

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    The plain meaning rule, also known as the literal rule, is one of three rules of statutory construction traditionally applied by English courts. [1] The other two are the "mischief rule" and the "golden rule". The plain meaning rule dictates that statutes are to be interpreted using the ordinary meaning of the language of the statute.

  4. Purposive approach - Wikipedia

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    The purposive approach (sometimes referred to as purposivism, [1] purposive construction, [2] purposive interpretation, [3] or the modern principle in construction) [4] is an approach to statutory and constitutional interpretation under which common law courts interpret an enactment (a statute, part of a statute, or a clause of a constitution) within the context of the law's purpose.

  5. Textualism - Wikipedia

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    Textualism is a formalist theory in which the interpretation of the law is based exclusively on the ordinary meaning of the legal text, where no consideration is given to non-textual sources, such as intention of the law when passed, the problem it was intended to remedy, or significant questions regarding the justice or rectitude of the law.

  6. Opinion - The looming post-Chevron fight over the ... - AOL

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    NRDC — encouraged federal agencies to take increasingly expansive interpretations of the limits on their statutory authorities. In Loper Bright, the court declared the end of this practice.

  7. Golden rule (law) - Wikipedia

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    The golden rule in English law is one of the rules of statutory construction traditionally applied by the English courts. The rule can be used to avoid the consequences of a literal interpretation of the wording of a statute when such an interpretation would lead to a manifest absurdity or to a result that is contrary to principles of public policy.

  8. Originalism - Wikipedia

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    Originalism is a legal theory that bases constitutional, judicial, and statutory interpretation of text on the original understanding at the time of its adoption. Proponents of the theory object to judicial activism and other interpretations related to a living constitution framework.

  9. Legislative intent - Wikipedia

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    Courts in the United States and elsewhere have developed a number of principles for handling such evidence of legislative intent. For example, many courts have suggested that the comments of those opposing a bill under consideration should be treated with skepticism on the principle that opponents of a bill may often exaggerate its practical consequences.