verba fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem

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Definition of verba fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem in English English dictionary

{i} (Latin) fundamental law of construction according to which if words of an agreement/contract are vague (and have two possible meanings in an equal manner) they should be interpreted against the person who wrote the words and not against the other party (Law)

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verba fortius accipiuntur con·tra proferentem