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An interpreter

Euhemerize

To interpret mythology on the theory of euhemerism

Dragoman

An interpreter so called in the Levant and other parts of the East

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deconstruct

To interpret a text or an artwork by the method of deconstruction

strict construction

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

Includes

contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element, (Collins Dictionary of English Language). Is used in an interpretation clause, it must be construed as comprehending not only such things as they signify according to their nature

Common Law

maxims rests entirely upon reception and usage, as declared by our judges, who are the sworn depositaries and interpreters of our law. This Common Law is properly distinguished into three kinds: (1) General customs, or those applicable

Civil Law

esteemed as the work of two private lawyers; the fragments which Cujacius (the most celebrated of all the interpreters of the Roman law) has placed at the end of the Theodosian Code are all that remains of

Optimus interpres rerum usus

Optimus interpres rerum usus [Lat.], the best interpreter of things is usage. --2 Inst. 282, (Custom is the best interpreter of things.) See Broom's Leg. Max.

Processing

(1998) 6 SCC 577. The word 'processing' has not been defined in the Act and it must be interpreted according to its plain natural meaning. Webster's Dictionary gives the following meaning of the word 'process': 'to subject

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