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The Hierarchy of Statutory Interpretation: A Legal Guide

Meta Description: Discover the essential hierarchy courts follow to interpret ambiguous laws. Learn about the Plain Meaning Rule, canons of construction, and the debate over legislative history in legal analysis. Decoding the Law: Understanding the Order of Statutory Interpretation The cornerstone of the common law system is legislative supremacy: the idea that the judiciary’s role […]

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