alleryStart learning →The golden rule avoids a literal reading that leads to:
ALonger judgments
BLengthy delay
CWider penalties
DManifest absurdity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Manifest absurdity
The golden rule departs from literal meaning when that would give a manifest absurdity or offend public policy.
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