Etymology

See Dictionary. Legislative language is to be received, not necessarily according to its etymological meaning, but according to its probable acceptance, and especially in the sense in which the legislature is accustomed to use the same words. Illustrated in the expression to " connect " railroad tracks of different gauges." The courts construe words according to the common parlance of the country. Hence, a corporation engaged in removing petroleum from place to place is a " transportation " company.' See STiTUTE.