The words used in an indictment or information must be construed in their usual acceptation, in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.
RCW 10.37.190
Words and phrases—How used.
1891 c 28 s 27; Code 1881 s 1012; 1873 p 227 s 195; 1869 p 241 s 190; RRS s 2063.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.