What is the problem with the 'rules of interpretation' and why are they dangerous (select all that apply)?
A) Because they are the only way in which a statute can be interpreted.
B) Because the term 'rule' gives the impression of a mathematical formula that, if applied, means one cannot go wrong. This is not the case.
C) They are a useful starting point, but they do not tell one how a statute is actually interpreted.
D) They should really only be seen as approaches to interpretation; the name 'rule' is misleading.

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B) The term 'rule' misleadingly suggests a level of precision and infallibility that does not exist in legal interpretation. C) While rules of interpretation provide a framework, they do not fully determine the outcome of how a statute is interpreted in practice. D) The term 'rule' is misleading because these are better understood as approaches or guidelines rather than strict rules.

What Is the Problem with the 'Rules of Interpretation' and Why