- or
- A conjunction normally in the disjunctive. A conjunction properly used with "either" in stating a proposition in the alternative. State ex rel. Crow v St. Louis, 174 Mo 125, 73 SW 623. Usually a word of substitution in a will. Re Boyle's Estate, 121 Colo 599, 221 P2d 357, 36 ALR2d 1106. In a deed, implying a disjunctive or alternative. 23 Am J2d Deeds § 218. The disjunctive form but to be interpreted in a copulative sense when necessary to the spirit and intent of the instrument in which it appears. 17 Am J2d Contr § 283. Subject to construction as "and" where the obvious intention appearing from the entire context of the instrument so requires. Davis v Vermillion, 173 Kan 508, 249 P2d 625. Subject to construction as "and" in a statute or municipal ordinance where such is in keeping with the intent of the statute or ordinance as such appears from the entire context. 37 Am J1st Mun Corp § 187; 50 Am J1st Stat § 282. See and/or.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.