Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Benigne faciendae sunt interpretationes propter simplicitatem laicorum, ut res magis valeat quam pereat; et verba intentioni, non a contra, debent inservire
Constructions (of written instruments) are to be made liberally, for the simplicity of laymen, in order that the matter may have effect rather than fail (or become void); and words must be subject to the intention, not the intention to the words.
Benigne faciendae sunt interpretations chartarum, ut res magis valeat quam pereat; et quaelibet concessio fortissime contra donatorem interpretanda est
Deeds should be subject to liberal interpretation, so that the matter may take effect rather than fail; and every grant is to be taken most strongly against the grantor.
Interpretatio fiends est ut res magis valeat quam pereat.
Such a construction should be made that the measure may take effect rather than fail.
Ut res magis valeat quam pereat
That the matter may have effect rather than fail.
Verba ita sunt intelligenda, ut res magis valeat quam pereat
Words are to be so un derstood that the matter may have effect rat h er than fail.