Canonum De Ius Positivum
Canons of Positive Law

one heaven iconII.   Form

2.1 Form

Article 21 - Word

Canon 1518 (link)

A Word is a Notional Form using symbols and sound to signify Meaning, having historic origin normally as part of a Language.

Canon 1519 (link)

All Words and their Meaning of all languages used to promulgate these canons are subject to the Ucadian Lexicons of Language.No other meaning or interpretation from any other reference, dictionary and glossary is permitted to be used unless it is sourced from an Ucadia Lexicon.

Canon 1520 (link)

The coupling of words together shows that they are to be understood in the same sense.Therefore, no one is able rightly to interpret one part of a Form of words from the whole, unless the grammar used permits it.

Canon 1521 (link)

Departure from the signification of words is not permitted unless it is evident that they are not conformable to the intent of the whole.

Canon 1522 (link)

Subsequent words, added for the purpose of certainty, are to make clear the preceding words which require the certainty. Words referred to are to be considered as if incorporated.

Canon 1523 (link)

Subsequent words, added for the purpose of clarity only, must be isolated by a consistent form of open and closed square brackets. When interpreting the whole, a Form of words isolated by open and closed square brackets is to be taken as not existing on the page.

Canon 1524 (link)

Subsequent words, added for the purpose of list or details of citation, must be isolated by a consistent form of open and closed rounded brackets. When interpreting the whole, a Form of words isolated by open and closed rounded brackets is to be taken as secondary form on the page.

Canon 1525 (link)

Words to which reference is made in an instrument by valid citation have the same effect and operation as if they were inserted in the clauses referring to them.

Canon 1526 (link)

In non-formal use, general words are to be understood generally. In formal use, general words must be narrowed in meaning either by exposition of the subject or by inclusion in an attached glossary of terms.

Canon 1527 (link)

Whilst error in form is to be avoided, neither false spelling nor bad grammar vitiates a deed.

Canon 1528 (link)

The underlining of a Word indicates it to be in error or dispute. The striking of a Word by a line indicates it is to be removed.

Canon 1529 (link)

The typography of a Word has no material significance to a particular Form unless it clearly states in law and statutes such use for that Form is required.

Canon 1530 (link)

The color of the typeface used for a Word has no material significance to a particular Form unless it is clearly stated in law and statutes such use for that Form is required.

Canon 1531 (link)

Words may not to be taken to import a false demonstration which may have effect by way of true limitation.

Canon 1532 (link)

No man, woman or person is at liberty to disregard the letter of a canon, in favour of supposed intention.