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California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 16

CCP § 16

Statute text

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Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.

Legislative history

Enacted 1872.

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