According to the 'Class Rule' of Statutory Interpretation

Multiple Choice

According to the 'class rule' of statutory interpretation:

A) the meaning of a word or phrase is to be derived from its context.
B) where two or more specific words are followed by general words the general words are interpreted to accord with the class created by the specific words.
C) where two offences are followed by two penalties the first penalty applies to the first offence and the second penalty applies to the second offence.
D) if the legal text expressly states that it is to apply to certain specific things, then things not expressly included are by implication excluded.