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literal interpretation

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Noun1.literal interpretation - an interpretation based on the exact wording
interpretation - an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
letter - a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law"


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As such, a strict and literal interpretation of a policy provision requiring that disability be immediate, or from the date of the accident, or follow the accident within a specified number of days, would lead to an unjust result and would unreasonably restrict the coverage of the policy.
A literal interpretation of the Koran informs every aspect of daily life, and virtually any activity can come under scrutiny.
Believing that I was entering an environment where research would be the highest priority, I was astounded to learn that I'd entered a bizarre parallel universe managed by bureaucrats whose first priority was to play it safe by doing nothing--absolutely nothing--that wasn't the least bit outside of their own literal interpretation of their job description.
 
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