RCW 10.37.190
Words and phrases—How used.
The words used in an indictment or information must be construed in their usual acceptation, in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.
[ 1891 c 28 § 27; Code 1881 § 1012; 1873 p 227 § 195; 1869 p 241 § 190; RRS § 2063.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.
10.37.010 - Pleadings required in criminal proceedings.
10.37.015 - Charge by information or indictment—Exceptions.
10.37.050 - Indictment or information—Sufficiency.
10.37.052 - Indictment or information—Requisites.
10.37.054 - Indictment or information—Certainty.
10.37.056 - Indictment or information—Certain defects or imperfections deemed immaterial.
10.37.060 - Indictment or information—Separation into counts—Consolidation.
10.37.070 - Animals—Description of.
10.37.080 - Forgery—Description of instrument.
10.37.090 - Injury to person or intention concerning.
10.37.100 - Judgment, how pleaded.
10.37.110 - Larceny or embezzlement—Specification.
10.37.130 - Obscene literature—Description.
10.37.140 - Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter.
10.37.150 - Presumptions of law need not be stated.
10.37.160 - Statute—Exact words need not be used.