"last antecedent rule" meaning in All languages combined

See last antecedent rule on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (law) A doctrine of statutory interpretation according to which qualifying phrases attach and refer to only the last antecedent. Wikipedia link: last antecedent rule Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: rule of the last antecedent
    Sense id: en-last_antecedent_rule-en-noun-pagyD30S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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