1. The rule that when a word is not defined in a statute or other legal instrument, the court normally construes it in accordance with its ordinary or natural meaning.
2. PLAIN-MEANING RULE.
ordinary meaning rule
ordinary-meaning rule.
1. The rule that when a word is not defined in a statute or other legal instrument, the court normally construes it in accordance with its ordinary or natural meaning.
2. PLAIN-MEANING RULE.
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