Words are to be received with effect, that they may have their effect.
Verba æquivoca ac in dubio sensu posita, intelliguntur digniori et potentiori sensu.
Equivocal words, and those placed in a doubtful sense, are understood in a more worthy and powerful sense.
Verba chartarum fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem.
The words of a charter are taken more strongly against a person expressing them.
Verba fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem.
Words are understood more strongly against the person uttering them.
Verba currentis monetæ tempus solutionis designant.
The words mark the time of payment of current money.
Verba generalia restringuntur ad habilitatem rei vel personæ.