construe

Meaning (English)

to interpret the meaning of words, especially in a statute or contract

Meaning (मराठी)

अर्थ लावणे, अन्वयार्थ काढणे

Used in a sentence

A penal provision must be construed strictly and in favour of the accused.

दंडात्मक तरतुदीचा अर्थ काटेकोरपणे व आरोपीच्या बाजूने लावला पाहिजे.

Synonyms

interpret, read, take

Antonyms

misinterpret, misread