Textual Interpretation
/ˈtɛks.tʃu.əl ˌɪn.tɚ.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of determining the meaning and legal effect of the text of a statute, contract, or legal document.
The court's textual interpretation focused on the plain language of the statute to resolve the dispute.
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Textual interpretation emphasizes the text's ordinary meaning, often excluding external contexts; drafters should ensure clarity to minimize ambiguity.
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