Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2047 (2026)

Meaning of words

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Art. 2047.  Meaning of words

The words of a contract must be given their generally prevailing meaning.

Words of art and technical terms must be given their technical meaning when the contract involves a technical matter.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.