A rule of statutory interpretation allows a court to modify the ordinary meaning of a word if that meaning will leads to a harsh,ridiculous or inconsistent result.This rule is known as:

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The rule that allows a court to modify the ordinary meaning of a word if it leads to a "harsh, ridiculous or inconsistent result" is referred to as the "golden rule" of statutory interpretation. This rule is used to ensure that the statute is interpreted in a way that is consistent with the intent of the legislature, even if that requires modifying the ordinary meaning of the words used in the statute.

A Rule of Statutory Interpretation Allows a Court to Modify