What is the meaning of the word "use" when it is not defined by statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Wedd, 993 F.3d 104 (2nd Cir. 2021):
The Government contends that "use[ ]" ought to be given its ordinary meaning. See Smith v. United States , 508 U.S. 223, 228, 113 S.Ct. 2050, 124 L.Ed.2d 138 (1993) ("When a word is not defined by statute, we normally construe it in accord with its ordinary or natural meaning.").
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for using a state statute as a substitute for a federal statute? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of a statute in the context of the history of the statute? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for assessing the meaning of a statute in the context of the history of the statute? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the words "meaning and effect" and "substance" in the interpretation of a statute? ("New York", United States of America)
Can a police officer use force after achieving, by means of deception, a partial opening of an entryway implicates the knock-and-announce statute? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the difference between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for using the word "state" in relation to the meaning of "state of the art"? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the use of testimony under the federal immunity statute apply to the prosecution of an immunized witness? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a shareholder of a corporation entitled to use of the corporation's corporate property for personal use purposes? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
What is the legal test used to determine whether there is double jeopardy between two charges of conspiracy under the same statute? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
