People cannot escape from the obligation of a statute by putting a private interpretation upon its language. (Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten)

People cannot escape from the obligation of a statute by putting a private interpretation upon its language.

Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten

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