West Virginia § 48-10-201 - Applicability of definitions.
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§ 48-10-201. Applicability of definitions.
For the purposes of this article the words or terms defined in this article, and any variation of those words or terms required by the context, have the meanings ascribed to them in this article. These definitions are applicable unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-10-201 cover?
Section 48-10-201 ("Applicability of definitions.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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