Interpretations
/ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of interpretation; explanations or constructions of legal texts, statutes, or contracts by courts or legal authorities.
The court's interpretations of the statute clarified its ambiguous provisions.
Forms
- interpretation
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Commentary
Interpretations typically involve judicial or authoritative construction of texts to resolve ambiguities or apply law; plural form refers collectively to multiple such explanations.
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