Words importing singular number to include plural. Words importing the singular number shall be held to include the plural, and vice versa, except where such construction would be unreasonable. (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1189, ch. 854.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 49-202. 1973 Ed., § 49-202. Cross References Acts and resolutions of Council, rules of construction, see § 1-301.45 et seq.
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