California Civil Code
§ 13
CIV § 13
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govWords 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.
Legislative history
Enacted 1872.