Missouri § 393.120 - Definition of terms.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 393.120 — Definition of terms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 393.120. Definition of terms.
The provisions of section 386.020 defining words, phrases and terms, shall apply to and determine the meaning of all such words, phrases or terms as used in sections 393.110 to 393.290.
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(1949 H.B. 2105 § 393.12)
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Section 393.120 ("Definition of terms.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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