Under the literal rule of statutory interpretation, how do courts generally approach clear statutory words?
Correct answer: A. They give the words their ordinary meaning
- A. They give the words their ordinary meaning
- B. They replace the words with the court's preferred policy
- C. They apply the meaning that produces the fairest result
- D. They disregard the text and rely only on legislative history
Explanation
The literal rule directs the court to apply the ordinary grammatical meaning of clear statutory language. A court may consider consequences under other approaches, but it does not normally alter clear words under the literal rule.
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