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An overview. The purpose of interpretation. The materials available. Lawand precedent. The meaning of words. Implied terms. The canons ofconstruction. Ambiguity and uncertainty. Mistakes and inconsistencies.Preliminary parts of a deed. The subject matter of the contract. Exemptionclauses. Certificates, consents, and deeming clauses. Stipulations as totime. Conditions and conditional obligations. Penalties, termination andforfeiture clauses.