§ 17001 Definition Of Terms

Financial Code·California

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This law says that the definitions in this chapter are used to interpret the rest of this part of the law, unless the situation clearly needs a different meaning.

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•Definitions in the chapter control how the rest of the division is read.
•Only when the context clearly demands a different meaning can the definition be ignored.
•This rule applies to all parts of the division covered by this chapter.

Example

A city ordinance mentions 'vehicle' and later refers to 'car' in another section.

Because of this rule, the meaning of 'vehicle' defined earlier in the chapter will be used for 'car' unless the context shows they meant something else.

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§ 17001 Definition Of Terms

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 364.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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definitions construction division

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17001.

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