

     § 1903.  Words and phrases.
        (a)  General rule.--Words and phrases shall be construed
     according to rules of grammar and according to their common and
     approved usage; but technical words and phrases and such others
     as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning or are
     defined in this part, shall be construed according to such
     peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.
        (b)  General restricted by particular words.--General words
     shall be construed to take their meanings and be restricted by
     preceding particular words.

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