Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-02
in effect1-02-02. Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
Words used in any statute are to be understood in their ordinary sense, unless a contrary
intention plainly appears, but any words explained in this code are to be understood as thus
explained.
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