{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"13","citation":"Civ. Code, § 13","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.</p>","text":"Words and phrases are construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are defined in the succeeding section, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/preliminary-provisions-13","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}