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<h1>Courts must interpret statutory language within full context, not in isolation, enforcing plain meaning when unambiguous</h1> Statutory interpretation requires examining words and phrases within their contextual framework rather than in isolation. Words lack absolute meaning and must be understood within the statute's overall context, including the previous state of law, related statutes, and legislative intent. Courts should first determine the natural or ordinary meaning of words in their statutory context. Only when this leads to unreasonable results should alternative meanings be considered. Where statutory language is plain and unambiguous, admitting only one meaning, no interpretation is necessary and the clear language must be enforced regardless of harsh outcomes. Courts cannot add, subtract, or read provisions into statutes that are not explicitly present.