According to which rule of interpretation, the words, phrases and sentences of a statute are ordinarily to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning unless such a construction leads to a

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According to which rule of interpretation, the words, phrases and sentences of a statute are ordinarily to be understood in their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning unless such a construction leads to an absurdity or the content or object of the statute suggests a different meaning —
(A) Rule of literal construction
(B) Rule of reasonable construction
(C) Rule of harmonious construction
(D) Rule of ejusdem generis.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Interpretation of Statutes

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