Textual Analysis
/ˈtɛkstjʊəl əˈnæləsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The method of examining legal texts, such as statutes and contracts, to interpret their meaning based on language, context, and structure.
The judge employed textual analysis to determine the legislature's intent in the ambiguous statute.
Forms
- textual analyses
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Commentary
Textual analysis is a fundamental tool in legal interpretation focusing on the ordinary meaning of words; drafters should ensure clarity and consistency in statutory and contractual language to aid this analysis.
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