PrincipleINTERPRETATION OF STATUTES — Words of a Statute — Ordinary Plain Meaning
- Area of law
- INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
- Court
- Supreme Court
This principle establishes that clear and unambiguous statutory words should be given their ordinary plain meaning without judicial glosses. The principle applies in statutory interpretation. It ensures that statutes are interpreted literally. The principle reflects the literal rule. It prevents artificial interpretations. The court must…
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