Broad Construction
/ˈbrɔːd kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Interpretation of a statute, contract, or legal text that assigns a wide or inclusive meaning to its terms, often beyond the narrowest sense.
The court employed a broad construction to encompass emerging technologies within the statute's scope.
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- broad constructions
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Commentary
Broad construction is often contrasted with strict or narrow construction; drafters should specify interpretive intent to avoid ambiguity in application.
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