N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-02
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1-02-02. Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
Official statutory text
1-02-02. 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.
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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