practical construction
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916)
Definitions from Case Law
From 73 U.S. 773 - Cavazos v. Trevino · 1867Most cited · 30 citing opinions
The practical interpretation which the parties, by their conduct, have given to a written instrument in cases like this, is always admitted, and is entitled to weight. There is no better test of the intention of the instrument. None are less likely to be mistaken.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Of a Statute. One determined by long-established procedure under it, to which deference will be paid by the courts in interpreting the statute, if possible, without doing violence to its terms. 16 Ohio, 559; 49 Mo. 404; 93 111. 191. Of a Contract. That given to the contract by the parties, and under which they acted in performing it. Such an interpretation will be effectuated by the court, if possible. 76 U. S. 50; 80 U. S. 608; 41 Minn. 308; 41 Neb. 56; 67 Vt. 1.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916