{"data":{"id":"us-or/ors-135.740","jurisdiction":"us-or","citation":"ORS 135.740","heading":"Construction of words and phrases used.","body":"The words used in an accusatory instrument must be construed in their usual acceptation in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.","path":["04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes","14. Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally","Chapter 135 — Arraignment and Pretrial Provisions"],"source_url":"https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors135.html","current_through":"2025 Edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T23:50:11Z","sha256":"aac9a6764baf5194a14cae6cfa91f27656588a12ceaeb71155135c18194d4379","source_id":"us-or","stale":false,"prev":"us-or/ors-135.737","next":"us-or/ors-135.743"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}