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Meaning of interpretation-Law is enacted by the Legislature with
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apply If the words are clear and precise, they themselves express the intention.
But where a word bears more than one meaning, the language of the statute
may give out several senses. In such a case it becomes necessary to
a the ascertain the meaning of the word. This exercise is known as interpretation.
nably SALMOND says that by interpretation is meant the process by which courts
that seek to ascertain the meaning of legislation through the medium of
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understood in its literal sense. But where words are susceptible to more
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bear so that true intention of Legislature can be derived.