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Absurdity

In statutory construction, an “absurdity” is not only that which is physically impossible, but also that whlch is morally so; and that is to be regarded as morally impossible which is contrary to reason, so that it could not be lmputed to a man in his right senses. State v. Hayes, 81

Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)