'Deductive Reasoning' Is

'Deductive reasoning' is:

A) The process of using a series of particular experiences to infer the existence of a general rule or principle.
B) The process of using one or more general rules or principles to predict a particular experience.
C) The use of extrinsic materials to assist in the interpretation of legislation.
D) The application of the general and specific rules regarding the reading and interpretation of legal texts.