Construing

/kənˈstruːɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (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

Commentary

Construing typically involves judicial or legal analysis to determine the intent or application of language in legal documents.

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