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Point of order
Point of order, a point of order is primarily intended to determine the interpretation of the rules and regulations governing the meeting: it does not contemplate any discussion on any event. A … Point of order, a point of order is primarily intended to determine the interpretation of the rules and regulations governing the meeting: it does not contemplate any discussion on any event. A claim that a
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because it is given in a dictionary. To do that would be to destroy the literal rule of interpretation. This is a basic rule relying upon the ordinary dictionary meaning which, in the absence of some overriding
cy pres
as near (as possible)] : a rule in the law of trusts and estates that provides for the interpretation of instruments as nearly as possible in conformity with the intention of the testator when literal construction is
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Ad hoc
Ad hoc, the meaning to be assigned to the terms 'ad hoc' while interpreting provisions of a service rule will depend on the provisions of that rule and the context in and
Place
Mah LR 681. Place, is not a synonym for country and it is one of the rules of interpretation that surplusages are not used in enactments. The word 'place' definitely connotes a different meaning from the word … 566: (1987) Mah LR 681. Place, is not a synonym for country and it is one of the rules of interpretation that surplusages are not used in enactments. The word 'place' definitely connotes a different meaning from
Heurematic Law
Heurematic Law [fr., Gk.]. The art or science of so interpreting rules of law as to accord with justice. See Law Times Newspaper, 2nd April, 1910, p. 487. … Heurematic Law [fr., Gk.]. The art or science of so interpreting rules of law as to accord with justice. See Law Times Newspaper, 2nd April, 1910, p. 487.
Harmonious construction
Harmonious construction, it is a recognised rule of interpretation of statutes that the expressions used therein should ordinarily be understood in a sense in which they best
Doctrine
Doctrine, is a rule of interpretation, it means that where some particular provision of statute offends against a constitutional limitation, but that provision is
constitutional
according to a constitution [a monarchy] 3 : of, relating to, or dealing with a constitution or its interpretation, formulation, or amendment [a convention] [ lawyers] con·sti·tu·tion·al·ly adv
relevance
relation to the matter at hand [ruled on the of the testimony] [ in discovery has been broadly interpreted]
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