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Statutory interpretation refers to how ambiguous laws are construed and applied to factual situations by courts. Legal philosophies have developed in connection with how to interpret a statute. | Statutory interpretation refers to how ambiguous laws are construed and applied to factual situations by courts. Legal philosophies have developed in connection with how to interpret a statute. | ||
| − | For example, the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] often interprets a statute in a manner that avoids rendering it unconstitutional. | + | For example, the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] often interprets a statute in a manner that avoids rendering it unconstitutional, a doctrine known as [[constitutional avoidance]]. |
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Revision as of 02:35, June 28, 2007
Statutory interpretation refers to how ambiguous laws are construed and applied to factual situations by courts. Legal philosophies have developed in connection with how to interpret a statute.
For example, the U.S. Supreme Court often interprets a statute in a manner that avoids rendering it unconstitutional, a doctrine known as constitutional avoidance.