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literal construction

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A quick definition of literal construction:

Literal construction refers to the interpretation of a written document, such as a law or contract, based solely on the literal words used in the document. This means that the words are taken at face value and not given any broader or alternative meanings. It is the opposite of liberal construction, which looks at the purpose and spirit of the document to interpret its meaning. Literal construction is also known as strict construction and can sometimes lead to narrow interpretations of the document.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Literal construction refers to an interpretation of a written document, such as a law or contract, that considers only the literal words used in the document.

For example, if a law states that "no vehicles are allowed in the park," a literal construction would mean that no type of vehicle, including bicycles or skateboards, would be allowed in the park.

Literal construction is often contrasted with liberal construction, which takes into account the purpose and spirit of the document in addition to the literal words used.

Overall, literal construction is a strict approach to interpreting written documents that focuses solely on the words used, rather than the intent or purpose behind them.

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Honestly, idk what I would call myself these days. Will probably not know until I can reflect on this part of my life which will be idk, in like 5 years when I am 32.
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Does your life come in 5 year epochs typically?
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Nah, the fucked up thing about therapists is they try and make you think your parents are your enemy 99% of the time and really they should be telling you that your parents have almost no effect on the rest of your life. If they can get you to keep focusing on your parents they can keep making money.
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Yeah, my life really does flow in about 5 years periods.
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My crypto also flows in 5 day epochs too.
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what do you do with your days as an unemployed crypto guy? do you play an instrument or something
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when u get one wrong ;(
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Sorry guys I'm bored trying to get my Berkeley essay to 4 pages
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no way they want four pages that’s crazy
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bitches wanna be different sooo bad 😴
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Technically they want 3 to be completely fair to the powers that be, so I'm really trying to push out to 3
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But it's 1/2 inch margins
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assuming it was 2 already, you’ve totally got 3 double spaced pages in you
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should I watch the quirky umich dean videos? i feel like all of you have seen them except me but I can’t work up any enthusiasm for the idea
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