Section 10: French expressions in enactments
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10. French expressions in enactments
Where in an enactment a French term or expression is used, or an English
term or expression is explained by reference to a French term or expression,
the interpretation of the enactment shall be in accordance with that of the
French term or expression.
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Questions this section answers
- If an English legal term is explained by reference to a French word, which version controls the meaning?