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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 135
135.740 Construction of words and phrases used.
OR Rev Stat § 135.740 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?
The words used in an accusatory instrument 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. [Formerly 132.710]
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