1. Legal Interpretation Rules:
* Rules of Statutory Interpretation: These are principles used by courts to determine the meaning of statutes (laws passed by legislatures). Common rules include:
* Plain Meaning Rule: The words of a statute should be interpreted according to their ordinary meaning.
* Legislative Intent Rule: The court attempts to determine the intent of the legislature when drafting the law.
* Golden Rule: Where the plain meaning would lead to an absurd result, the court can modify the meaning.
* Ejusdem Generis: General words following specific words are to be interpreted as referring to things of the same kind.
* Rules of Contract Interpretation: These rules are used to determine the meaning of agreements. Examples include:
* Four Corners Rule: The meaning of a contract should be determined solely from the words within the contract itself.
* Parol Evidence Rule: Evidence outside the contract (like oral agreements) can't be used to change the contract's terms.
2. Interpretation in Other Fields:
* Interpretive Sociology: This approach emphasizes the role of interpretation in understanding social phenomena. It focuses on how individuals construct meaning from their experiences.
* Hermeneutics: A philosophical approach to interpretation, especially of texts. It emphasizes understanding the author's intentions and the context of the text.
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