LEGAL WORD
Harmonious construction
Doctrine · Interpretation
Harmonious construction
- Type: Doctrine
- Area of law: Interpretation
1 What it means
When two provisions seem to conflict, courts read them together so that both can operate.
2 Use it in a sentence
By harmonious construction, both the fundamental right and the directive principle were given effect.
3 Make it stick
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