The public interest, for whose benefit it was enacted, would not be served by construing the words in a narrow or technical way. |
But even if it is construing ambiguous legislation, one takes into account that we are not going to be in disconformity with our international obligations unless it is clear. |
The same caution should be observed in construing the terms of an agreement. |
The next day the Sixth Form, as usual, went into the library to do their construing. |
I was addressed by both parties on the principles of law to be adopted in construing patent specifications. |
In reading the objectives, instructions and guidance the court is not construing a statute, or even subordinate legislation. |