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EQUITY OF A STATUTE

\ˈɛkwɪti əvə stˈat͡ʃuːt], \ˈɛkwɪti əvə stˈat‍ʃuːt], \ˈɛ_k_w_ɪ_t_i_ ə_v_ə s_t_ˈa_tʃ_uː_t]\

Definitions of EQUITY OF A STATUTE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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The construction of a statute in accordance with its reason and spirit, and not according to the mere letter.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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