practical construction
noun
prac·ti·cal construction
1
: the interpretation of the terms of a contract as shown by the performance of the parties that may be used by the court to help determine the intent of the parties
also
: the doctrine that permits such a method of discerning intent compare course of performance
2
: interpretation of a statute or document in a manner that does not defeat its purpose especially when a strict interpretation would produce clearly unintended or absurd results
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“Practical construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/practical%20construction. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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