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golden rule

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A quick definition of golden rule:

The golden rule is a principle that says when we read something, like a law or rule, we should try to understand the words in their normal meaning. But if that meaning would lead to something that doesn't make sense or is unfair, we can change the meaning a little bit to make it better. This is called the golden rule because it helps us find the best way to understand things.

A more thorough explanation:

The Golden Rule is a principle used in interpreting written documents, such as laws or contracts. It means that a court should follow the ordinary meaning of the words used, unless doing so would lead to an absurd or unjust result. In that case, the court should interpret the words in a way that avoids such a result.

For example, let's say there is a law that says "No vehicles allowed in the park." If someone is using a wheelchair, it would be absurd to interpret this law to mean that they cannot enter the park. Therefore, the court might use the Golden Rule to interpret the law in a way that allows wheelchair users to enter the park.

The Golden Rule is not always easy to apply, and there can be debate about what constitutes an "absurd" result. However, it is an important principle in ensuring that laws and other written documents are interpreted fairly and justly.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:31
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
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stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
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@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:21
@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
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Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
Dkk
1:49
I laughed at it too +1
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Follow me brah
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
I followed you
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2:01
don’t dox me ☹️
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Nw I won’t dox you 😎
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
3:17
has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
3:43
LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
3:52
i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
3:54
Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
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