Code of Civil Procedure section 16

Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.

Source: Section 16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=16. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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§ 16’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_16

Original Source: Section 16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=16. (last accessed May 12, 2025).