literal construction
Definition
Interpretation of a document only on the basis of actual words and phrases used in it, and (unlike in liberal construction) without any extrapolation based on its deemed or stated purpose. Also called strict construction.
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literal construction is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
literal construction appears in the definitions of the following terms: strict construction and liberal construction
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