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Purposive theory — is a theory of statutory interpretation that holds that common law courts should interpret legislation in light of the purpose behind the legislation. Purposive theory stands in contrast to textualism or statutory derogation, two other prominent… … Wikipedia
Interpreting contracts in English law — is an area of English contract law, which concerns how the courts decide what an agreement means. It is settled law that the process is based on the objective view of a reasonable person, given the context in which the contracting parties made… … Wikipedia
pur´pos|ive|ness — pur|pos|ive «PUR puh sihv», adjective. 1. acting with, having, or serving some purpose: »a purposive organ, a purposive structure. 2. purposeful; resolute: »His mental processes were abnormally purposive (Harper s). 3. of or having to do with… … Useful english dictionary
pur´pos|ive|ly — pur|pos|ive «PUR puh sihv», adjective. 1. acting with, having, or serving some purpose: »a purposive organ, a purposive structure. 2. purposeful; resolute: »His mental processes were abnormally purposive (Harper s). 3. of or having to do with… … Useful english dictionary
pur|pos|ive — «PUR puh sihv», adjective. 1. acting with, having, or serving some purpose: »a purposive organ, a purposive structure. 2. purposeful; resolute: »His mental processes were abnormally purposive (Harper s). 3. of or having to do with purpose: »The… … Useful english dictionary
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Al-Kateb v Godwin — Infobox Court Case name=Al Kateb v Godwin court=High Court of Australia date decided=6 August 2004 full name=Al Kateb v Godwin Ors citations=Cite Case AU|HCA|37|2004, (2004) 219 CLR 562; 208 ALR 124 transcripts=Cite Case AU|HCATrans|456|2003,… … Wikipedia
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Right of abode issue, Hong Kong — The issue of who has the right of abode in Hong Kong prompted a fierce debate at the end of the 20th century and tested the One Country, Two Systems policy in China. The debate erupted on 29 January 1999, when the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeals … Wikipedia
