Construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of building something, typically a structure.
The construction of the new courthouse will take two years.
- (n.) The interpretation or legal understanding of a statute or document.
The court's construction of the contract clarified the parties' obligations.
Forms
- constructions
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'construction' often refers to the process of interpreting texts, distinct from its general meaning related to building.
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