an unwritten rule of statutory interpretation that states that judges must look at the reasons why a law was introduced when they are interpreting its meaning
Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws
act
adjective law
the administration of justice
the mischief rule
nounlegal
US /ˈmɪstʃɪf ˌrul/
DEFINITIONS1
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an unwritten rule of statutory interpretation that states that judges must look at the reasons why a law was introduced when they are interpreting its meaning