Conference Proceeding
Author: Stephen F. Ross (University of Illinois)
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
How to Cite: Ross, S. (1995) “The Limited Relevance of Plain Meaning”, Washington University Law Review. 73(3).