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La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 11 (2026)
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Art. 11. Meaning of words
The words of a law must be given their generally prevailing meaning.
Words of art and technical terms must be given their technical meaning when the law involves a technical matter.
Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.