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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Lat. Construction, (q. v.) Constructio legis non facit injuriam. The construction of the law [a construction made by the law] works no injury.

Co. Litt. 183. Broom's Max. 259.

The law will make such a construction of an instrument as not to injure a party.