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constructive intent

constructive intent see intent

Harmonious construction

Harmonious construction, it is a recognised rule of interpretation of statutes that the expressions used therein should ordinarily be understood

Constructive treason

Constructive treason, an attempt to establish treason by circumstantiality and not by the simple genuine letter of the law,

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strict construction

strict construction : interpretation (as of a writing or legislation) based on a literal or technical understanding of the words

practical construction

practical construction 1 : the interpretation of the terms of a contract as shown by the performance of the parties

constructive trust

constructive trust see trust

constructive total loss

constructive total loss see loss

constructive service

constructive service : substituted service

constructive receipt

constructive receipt : the receipt of taxable income (as interest on a savings account) that is implied by the

constructive possession

constructive possession see possession

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