Term 'same' clarified to mean identical or of the same kind depending on context, impacting statutory interpretation. The word same can denote either exact identity or membership of the same kind depending on context; Black's Law Dictionary notes it may mean identical, ... Summary
Term 'same' clarified to mean identical or of the same kind depending on context, impacting statutory interpretation.
The word same can denote either exact identity or membership of the same kind depending on context; Black's Law Dictionary notes it may mean identical, equal, or equivalent but often signifies the same kind rather than the specific thing, and when preceded by the definite article ordinarily refers to the one previously mentioned.
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