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CC 2047 - Meaning of words
LA Civ Code 2047 (2016) What's This?
Art. 2047. Meaning of words
The words of a contract must be given their generally prevailing meaning.
Words of art and technical terms must be given their technical meaning when the contract involves a technical matter.
Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
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