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C.R.S. § 16-1-105 — Interpretation of words and phrases.
Current through 2025 Regular Session
Part of Article 1: General Provisions, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Full text of C.R.S. § 16-1-105
Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.
(1) In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall have the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different meaning. (2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the "Colorado Criminal Code" (title 18, C.R.S.) shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning. (3) Words and phrases used in this code and not expressly defined shall be construed according to the rules governing the construction of statutes of this state.
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