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Term: golden rule
1.
This is a rule of statutory interpretation. Ordinary words must be given their ordinary meaning and technical words must be given their technical meanings. An exception applies where an absurdity would result from the application of the rule.
Usage: The golden rule applied to the construction of the instrument.
Related Words: legislation; statutory interpretation; expressio unius; in pari material; literal rule; mischief rule; instrument; in pari materia; pro bono publico.
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