Arizona § 1-214 - Words of tense, number and gender
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 1-214 — Words of tense, number and gender, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-214. Words of tense, number and gender
A. Words in the present tense include the future as well as the present.
B. Words in the singular number include the plural, and words in the plural number include the singular.
C. Words of the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter.
D. Words of the feminine gender include the masculine and the neuter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 1-214 cover?
Section 1-214 ("Words of tense, number and gender") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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