interpretation definition
Interpretation. The art or process of determining the intended meaning of a written document, such as a constitution, statute, contract, deed, or will. The interpretation of written documents is fundamental to the process and Practice of Law.or example, the general definition of a word will govern interpretation, unless through custom, usage, or legal precedent a special meaning has been attached to the term. When a court interprets a statute, it is guided by rules of statutory construction.