Construction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001222",
  "term": "Construction",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal process of interpreting a statute, contract, or other legal document to determine its meaning and intent. Courts engage in construction when the language is ambiguous or unclear, seeking to apply the law as intended by the legislature or parties. Rules of construction, such as giving words their plain meaning, guide this process.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/construction/"
}