Interpretation
/ˌɪntɚprɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of explaining the meaning of a law or legal text.
The court's interpretation of the statute clarified its application.
- (n.) The way in which a legal provision is understood and applied.
Different interpretations of the contract clause led to a dispute.
Forms
- interpretations
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Commentary
Interpretation is central in legal analysis; drafters often specify interpretive rules to avoid ambiguity.
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