The words used in an indictment must be construed in their usual acceptation in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which must be construed according to their legal meanings.
Ala. Code § 15-8-5
Construction of Words Used.
(Code 1852, §578; Code 1867, §4128; Code 1876, §4801; Code 1886, §4369; Code 1896, §4897; Code 1907, §7135; Code 1923, §4530; Code 1940, T. 15, §233.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.