2023 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
Art. 11. Meaning of words

Universal Citation:
LA Civ Code Art. 11 (2023)
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Art. 11. Meaning of words

The words of a law must be given their generally prevailing meaning.

Words of art and technical terms must be given their technical meaning when the law involves a technical matter.

Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.

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