Translations for „penal statute“ in the English » German Dictionary

ˈpe·nal stat·ute N

penal statute

Strafgesetz nt

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English

The rule that penal statutes are to be construed strictly does not permit such a construction as defeats the obvious intention of the legislature. 4.

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Penal statutes should be strictly construed; the law should be accessible.

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No one may be required at peril of life, liberty or property to speculate as to the meaning of penal statutes.

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The practice of it was subjected to severe penal statutes and priests performing its rites were rigorously penalized.

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Although penal statutes are to be strictly construed, courts are not required to abandon common sense.

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