Construed
/kənˈstruːd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense and past participle)) Interpreted or understood in a particular way within a legal context.
The contract clause was construed narrowly to limit liability.
Forms
- construe
- construes
- construing
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Commentary
Often involves determining the meaning of ambiguous terms or provisions in contracts and statutes.
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