Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
meaning and uses
what is statutory meaning and how to use this word in different aspects.
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Statutory meaning is what a term means as it is defined by a law (a statute). This may or may not agree with the common idea of what the term means. " Most people think it means grabbing a person, taking them away, and holding them until a ransom is paid.
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Statutory meaning is what a term means as it is defined by a law (a statute). This may or may not agree with the common idea of what the term means.
For example, take the term "kidnapping." Most people think it means grabbing a person, taking them away, and holding them until a ransom is paid. However, the statutory meaning is more particular. You just have to hold someone in a
For example, take the term "kidnapping." Most people think it means grabbing a person, taking them away, and holding them until a ransom is paid. However, the statutory meaning is more particular. You just have to hold someone in a
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