Match Each Rule of Interpretation with Its Meaning

question 9

Multiple Choice

Match each rule of interpretation with its meaning.
-The golden rule.

• A) The use of only the plain and ordinary, literal meaning of the words, because these are the words specifically chosen by the draftsman.
• B) Putting the words in the context of the statute as a whole and giving them their ordinary meaning, unless this produces an absurd result, in which case, the judge should give the words another contextual meaning.
• C) Ascertaining what the draftsman intended by the word, by examining the general purpose of the section and its social, economic or political context.
• D) Looking at the previous common law and the history of the Act to ascertain what problem (or mischief) the draftsman sought to remedy.

---

Definitions:

Least Squares Line

A line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between observed values and the values predicted by a linear model.

Advertising

Advertising is the act of promoting products, services, or brands through various media channels to inform, persuade, and influence the purchasing decisions of targeted audiences.

Sales

The activity or business of selling goods or services to customers, often measured by the volume of transactions or revenue generated.

Studying

The act of devoting time and attention to gaining knowledge of a subject, especially through books or experience.