Equivocal

Equivocal in United States

Equivocal Definition

Having a double sense. In the construction of contracts, it is a general rule that, when an expression may be taken in two senses, that shall be preferred which gives it effect. See “Construction;” “Interpretation;” Dig. 22. 1. 4. 45. 1; Id. 80. 50. 17. 67.

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Having a double sense. In the construction of contracts, it is a general rule that, when an expression may be taken in two senses, that shall be preferred which gives it effect. See “Construction;” “Interpretation;” Dig. 22. 1. 4. 45. 1; Id. 80. 50. 17. 67.

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