Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Constitutional Interpretation — Words of Constitution Must Be Given Ordinary and Literal Meaning

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Clear constitutional words must be given their ordinary literal meaning. Interpretive principles apply only where ambiguity exists. The principle applies to constitutional interpretation.

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