A curious and captious interpretation is disapproved in the law.
Definition of Curiosa Et Captiosa Interpretatio In Lege Reprobatur
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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 EditionA curious [overnice or subtle] and captious interpretation is reprobated in law. 1 Bulst. 6.