Does Respondent have the authority to rely on a dictionary definition for purposes of determining the meaning of a word?

^5. Respondent objects to reliance on a dictionary definition as "narrow and literal." The objection is misplaced. "When attempting to ascertain the ordinary, usual meaning of a word, courts appropriately refer to the dictionary definition of that word" (Wasatch Property Management v. Degrate (2005) 35 Cal.4th 1111, 1121-1122.)

^6. We do not intend to incorporate this definition into section 136.2.

^7. Defendant should also note that maliciously damaging or destroying another person's property is already prohibited by section 594.