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plain-meaning rule

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A quick definition of plain-meaning rule:

The plain-meaning rule is a legal principle that states that if a written document or provision appears to be clear and unambiguous, its meaning should be determined from the document itself without using any outside evidence. This rule is often criticized for being too simplistic because the meaning of words can vary depending on the context and circumstances. However, the rule is still used in many legal cases to interpret contracts and statutes. Essentially, the plain-meaning rule means that words should be read as saying what they say, without trying to read too much into them or adding any extra meaning.

A more thorough explanation:

The plain-meaning rule is a legal principle that states that if a written document or provision appears to be clear and unambiguous, its meaning must be determined from the document itself without using any external evidence. This rule is often used in contract law and statutory interpretation.

For example, if a contract states that "the buyer will pay $100 for the goods," the plain-meaning rule would dictate that the buyer must pay $100 for the goods, without considering any other factors or evidence.

However, critics of the plain-meaning rule argue that it can be too simplistic, as the meaning of words can vary depending on the context and circumstances. Additionally, the rule can sometimes be used to interpret language in a way that goes against established principles of communication and meaning.

Overall, the plain-meaning rule is a useful tool for interpreting written documents, but it should be used with caution and in conjunction with other legal principles and considerations.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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