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as in interpreted

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construed

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past tense of construe

Synonyms & Antonyms of construed (Entry 2 of 2)

to make plain or understandable
  • the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution

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“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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