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Last antecedent rule

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA doctrine of statutory interpretation according to which qualifying phrases attach and refer to only the last antecedent.

Synonyms

preordinance antecedent antecedence retroactivity antecedency precedent prophylactic rule antepenultime prefinition contra proferentem sub nom.prejacent

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