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RCW 10.37.190 — Words and phrases—How used

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 10.37: Accusations And Their Requisites, Revised Code of Washington.

Full text of RCW 10.37.190

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.

RCW 10.37.190Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
The words used in an indictment or information must be construed in their usual acceptation, in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.

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