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teleological interpretation (The basic method of interpretation traditionally used by common law lawyers is known as the textualor literalapproach. This approach is based on the idea that the meaning and effect of a contract or piece of legislation should be determined solely from the words of the text itself and not from any external evidence. This method contrasts with the approach to interpretation traditionally taken in civil law jurisdictions. In such jurisdictions, the purposive or teleological approach is used. This is based on the idea that the meaning and effect of a contract or piece of legislation should be determined by taking account of object and purpose of the contract or piece of legislation and the intentions of the parties (if a contract) or intention of the drafter (if legislation). LE2 Alexander Demidov) |
