Construct
/kənˈstrʌkt/
Definitions
- (n.) An idea or theory formulated mentally.
The legal construct of negligence shapes many tort cases.
- (v.) To build or form by combining parts; to frame or devise.
The court constructs meaning from statutory language.
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- constructs
- constructed
- constructing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'construct' often refers to interpreting texts or formulating conceptual frameworks rather than physical building.
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