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Disregarding the results of linguistic interpretation based on the principle of the supremacy of the Constitution

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses the possibility of adopting a pro-constitutional interpretation of legal provisions, rather than following the conclusions of linguistic interpretation focused on alternative ways of understanding the expressions used by the legislator in the content of provisions. The author argues that the principle of the hierarchy of legal acts and the supremacy of the Constitution – combined with the fact that this basic law implements an axiology in the legal system which is the basis for the functioning of a democratic state ruled by law – entails that when the literal application of a provision would lead to results contrary to constitutional principles or values, the principle lex superior derogat legi inferiori should be applied, which permits stepping outside the borders of linguistic interpretation.

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