I read this in a contract " this agreement shall be construed, governed, interpreted and applied"

Isn´t that redundant ?

Don´t the words construed and interpreted have similar meanings ? Or am I mistaken ?

Let me know if there is a difference.

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Northwest · M

Had this conversation with an attorney, years ago.

Construed is like having something explained, interpreted can involve more than just the common explanation.

It’s kind of like haviing the second amendment explained to someone, or having it interpreted by a bunch of lawyers, to justify buyIng an anti aircraft gun, to hunt pheasant.

Underconstruction · F

@Northwest Thank you