§ 101005 Definitions For Construction

This rule says that the meanings of words listed in this chapter are used to understand the rest of the law, unless something else clearly says to use a different meaning.

Key Takeaways

•Word meanings in the chapter are the default for the whole law.
•If a specific part of the law says a word means something different, that special meaning wins.
•Helps keep the law clear and consistent.

Example

A law talks about a "vehicle" and the chapter defines "vehicle" as any motorized transport. That definition will be used to decide who follows the law, unless the specific part of the law says "vehicle" means something else.

Because the chapter’s definition is the default, the law will treat a car, truck, or motorcycle as a "vehicle" unless the law itself says otherwise for a special case.

This rule says that the meanings of words listed in this chapter are used to understand the rest of the law, unless something else clearly says to use a different meaning.

Key Takeaways

•Word meanings in the chapter are the default for the whole law.
•If a specific part of the law says a word means something different, that special meaning wins.
•Helps keep the law clear and consistent.

Example

Because the chapter’s definition is the default, the law will treat a car, truck, or motorcycle as a "vehicle" unless the law itself says otherwise for a special case.

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§ 101005 Definitions For Construction

Key Takeaways

Example

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Related Statutes

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Key Takeaways

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Related Statutes

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