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Legis interpretatio legis vim obtinet

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The interpretation of the law obtains the force of law.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Ellesm. Postn. 55. The interpretation of law obtains the force of law.