construe

Definition of "construe"
  1. Understanding the meaning of a written legal document or decision using established guidelines
How to use "construe" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer will construe the contract to clarify its terms.
  2. In a court, a judge has to construe the statute exactly as written.
  3. Differing interpretations arise when parties construe the same law in different ways.

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