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Legal Terms-Headings (in Statutes)
Headings are titles placed before sections in legislation. They are not legally binding but serve as interpretative aids when a provision’s meaning is unclear.
Courts treat headings similarly to preambles — useful for understanding legislative intent, but not controlling over the main text.
For instance, a heading can help clarify the scope of a section if the language of the statute is ambiguous.
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