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legislative construction as aid to interpretation

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From 229 U.S. 187 - Swigart v. Baker · 1913Most cited · 76 citing opinions

If there could be any doubt as to the meaning of the statute, it disappears in the light of congressional construction which may properly be examined as an aid in its interpretation.