liberal construction

A broad construction. A construction of the words of a contract, either singly or in connection with the subject matter, giving the words full effect so as to carry out the intention of the parties. 17 Am J2d Contr § 253. An interpretation of a statute which is within the reason and spirit of the statute or public policy which animates it, rather than the strict letter thereof; a fair or favorable construction so as to give the statute, if possible, a beneficial operation, one which will tend to promote and effectuate justice, in the interest of the public good, and avoid harsh or incongruous results. International Mercantile Marine Co. v Lowe (CA2 NY) 93 F2d 663, 115 ALR 896, cert den 304 US 565, 82 L Ed 1532, 58 S Ct 948; Fox Park Timber Co. v Baker, 53 Wyo 467, 784 P2d 736, 120 ALR 1020. An interpretation of an administrative rule in a manner similar to that applied in giving a statute a broad and liberal construction. Anno: 40 ALR2d 337, § 2[a].