California Statutes

§ 13. — 13. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 13.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV

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Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.

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Enacted 1872.
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