Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 10 Criminal Procedure - Section 10.37.190 Words and phrases -- How used

§ 10.37.190. Words and phrases -- How used

The words used in an indictment or information 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.

[1891 c 28 § 27; Code 1881 § 1012; 1873 p 227 § 195; 1869 p 241 § 190; RRS § 2063.]

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