North Dakota Statutes

§ 1-02-02 — Words to be understood in their ordinary sense

North Dakota § 1-02-02
JurisdictionNorth Dakota
Title 1General Provisions
Ch. 1-02Rules of Interpretation

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N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-02 (2026).

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Words used in any statute are to be understood in their ordinary sense, unless a contrary intention plainly appears, but any words explained in this code are to be understood as thus explained.

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