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strict construction
Matched in: Term strict construction
Interpretation and construction
Matched in: Term Interpretation and construction
Sales tax
a tax in the sense that a provision by which a tax is imposed has to be construed strictly, regardless of the hardship that such a construction may cause either to the treasury or to the taxpayer.
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Memorials or petitions
Memorials or petitions, according to the strict construction of the words of article 320(3)(c), an application for review would be covered by the words 'memorials or
sexual harassment
and that the employer is liable under respondeat superior because of actual or constructive knowledge of the harassment. Strict liability is often imposed for harassment of an employee by a supervisor or for quid pro quo sexual … by being severe or pervasive) and that the employer is liable under respondeat superior because of actual or constructive knowledge of the harassment. Strict liability is often imposed for harassment of an employee by a supervisor or
Constructionist
puts a certain construction upon some writing or instrument as the Constitutions of the United States as a strict constructionist a broad constructionist
Exemption provision
provision' is like an exception and on normal principle of construction or interpretation of statutes it is construed strictly either because of legislative intention or on economic justification of inequitable burden or progressive approach of fiscal provisions
Remainder
as to the construction of equitable interests. A remainder may be limited in all freehold estates, but not strictly and technically in chattels real and personal, although these may be limited over after a previous limitation or
practical construction
Matched in: Term practical construction
liability
another enforceable by civil remedies or criminal sanctions [ for injuries caused by their product] absolute liability : strict liability in this entry alternative liability : joint liability imposed on multiple tortfeasors when there are simultaneous tortious … (as negligence or intent) vicarious liability : liability that is imposed for another's acts because of imputed or constructive fault (as negligence) see also respondeat superior 3 : liability insurance
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