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construing
UK
/kənˈstruːɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstruːɪŋ/
UK
/kənˈstruːɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstruɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is interpreting or explaining.
Translations
The construing committee examined every clause of the agreement.
Le comité interprétatif a examiné chaque clause de l’accord.
Definitions
The construing committee examined every clause of the agreement.
construings
pl
Translations
The construing of the ancient text required a deep understanding of the historical context.
L’interprétation du texte ancien exigeait une compréhension approfondie du contexte historique.
Additional translations
Definitions
The construing of the ancient text required a deep understanding of the historical context.
Different construings of the same clause led to heated debate.
construing
ing-form
construed
Past Simple
construed
Past Participle
construing
ing-form
UK
/kənˈstruː/
US
/kənˈstruː/
Translations
The lawyer construed the ambiguous clause in favor of his client.
L’avocat a interprété la clause ambiguë en faveur de son client.
Additional translations
Definitions
The lawyer construed the ambiguous clause in favor of his client.
The student was asked to construe the Latin passage during the exam.
Definitions
His construe of the statute was later challenged in court.
Definitions
The broadly construed statute covered a wide range of activities.