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Canon of Construction: A fundamental rule or principle that is widely accepted and used in the field of law to interpret and understand legal documents and statutes.
A canon of construction is a fundamental rule or principle that is accepted and used to interpret legal documents, such as contracts or statutes.
These examples illustrate how canons of construction are used to interpret legal documents. By applying these rules, judges can determine the intended meaning of a document and resolve disputes between parties.