Delaware Statutes

§ 303 — Words and phrases

Delaware § 303
JurisdictionDelaware
Title1
Ch. 3INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 1, § 303 (2026).

Text

Words and phrases shall be read with their context and shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the English language. Technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 35; Code 1915, § 1; Code 1935, § 1; 1 Del. C. 1953, § 303

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