Canon of Construction
/ˈkænən əv kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A rule or principle used by courts to interpret and construe the meaning of statutes, contracts, or legal documents.
The court applied the canon of construction favoring the literal meaning of the statute.
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- canon of construction
- canons of construction
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Commentary
Canon of construction guides judicial interpretation to resolve ambiguity, often prioritizing legislative intent or textual clarity.
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