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Context
The language that precedes and follows a series of words, such as a particular sentence or clause.
The context of a legal document is often scrutinized to shed light upon the intent of an ambiguous or obscure sentence or clause so that it may be interpreted as its drafter intended.
context
noun argumentum, background, circumstance, coloring, connection, connotation, extended meaning, force, gist, implication, import, main meaning, meaning, mode of expression, purport, range of meaning, scope, sense, subject matter, sum and substance, surroundings, tenor, text, topicForeign phrases: Nemo enim aliquam partem recte intelligere possit antequam totum iterum atque iterum perregerit.No one can rightly understand one part before he has again and again read the whole.
See also: case, connotation, environment, posture, situation
CONTEXT. The general series or composition of a law, contract, covenant, or
agreement.
2. When, there is any obscurity in the words of an agreement or law,
the context must be considered in its construction, for it must be performed
according to the intention of its framers. 2 Cowen, 781,; 3 Miss. 447 1
Harringt. 154; 6 John. 43; 5 Gill & John. 239; 3 B. & P. 565; 8 East, 80 1
Dall. 426; 4 Dall. 340; 3 S. & R. 609 See Construction; Interpretation.