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Code · Montana · Title 1 — General Laws and Definitions · Chapter 2 · Part 1

1-2-106. Construction of words and phrases.

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1-2-106 . Construction of words and phrases. Words and phrases used in the statutes of Montana are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law or are defined in chapter 1, part 2, as amended, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.
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