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liberal construction

An interpretation that applies a writing in light of the situation presented and that tends to effectuate the spirit and purpose of the writing. — Also termed equitable construction; loose construction; broad interpretation. [Cases: Contracts 143. C.J.S. Contracts § 302.]

liberal construction

glossary / liberal construction, 广义解释, 自由解释

liberal construction 自由解释；广义解释一种法律解释方法，指对宪法及法律条款的解释应从有利于立法主旨出发。采用自由解释，是由于人们认识到了语言永远都是一种不完美的表达工具，既不可能预见到法律条文可能适用的所有情形，也不可能用语言将这些情形一一说明。一般说来，对授权性和保护性的法律应采自由解释。又可写作broad construction,区别于严格解释或狭义解释〔strict/narrow construction〕。

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