Relative words refer to the nearest antecedent, unless it be prevented by the context. Jenk. Cent. 180.
Definition of Ad Proximum Antecedens Fiat Relatio Nisi Impediatur Sententia
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition -
Ballentine's Law DictionaryReference should be made to the matter next preceding unless the meaning is thereby destroyed.