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Conference Proceeding

The Limited Relevance of Plain Meaning

Author: Stephen F. Ross (University of Illinois)

  • The Limited Relevance of Plain Meaning

    Conference Proceeding

    The Limited Relevance of Plain Meaning

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Abstract

In this Article, I want to take the heretical position that linguists' principal expertise-ascertaining how language is used by ordinary speakers of English-is often of little value in interpreting controversial non-criminal federal statutes.

Keywords: Linguistics, Law -- Interpretation & construction, Legal language

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Published on
1995-01-01