plain meaning

The meaning attributed to a document (usu. by a court) by giving the words their ordinary sense, without referring to extrinsic indications of the author’s intent.

— Also termed ordinary meaning. See PLAIN-MEANING RULEE. [Cases: Contracts 152. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 307, 318–322, 327, 331.]

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词条贡献者

译者玉晶，毕业于世界顶级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与风险投资相关的法律文件。