statutory construction
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From 6 U.S. 358 - United States v. Fisher · 1805Most cited · 596 citing opinions
Where rights are infringed, where fundamental principles are overthrown, where the general system of the laws is departed from, the legislative intention must be expressed with irresistible clearness to induce a court of justice to suppose a design to effect such objects.