The 'Golden Rule' Is the Rule of Legal Interpretation That

question 88

Multiple Choice

The 'golden rule' is the rule of legal interpretation that provides:

• A)A text should be interpreted literally unless such an interpretation leads to a result which is absurd or inconsistent with the rest of the document.
• B)Literal interpretation of a text should be generally avoided.
• C)The grammatical and ordinary sense of words can be ignored whenever the trial judge considers it appropriate.
• D)A text should only be read literally where failing to do so would lead to an absurd result.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid period of physical growth in height and weight typically occurring during puberty.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, typically measured by body mass index (BMI).

Health Problems

A state where an individual's physical, mental, or emotional condition is impaired, leading to functional limitations or distress.

Childhood Obesity

In a child, having a BMI above the 95th percentile, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s 1980 standards for children of a given age.