Construing
/kənˈstruːɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of interpreting or explaining the meaning of legal texts, statutes, or clauses.
The court is responsible for construing ambiguous contract language.
Forms
- construe
- construed
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Commentary
Construing typically involves judicial or legal analysis to determine the intent or application of language in legal documents.
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