RCW 1.12.050
Number and gender.
Words importing the singular number may also be applied to the plural of persons and things; words importing the plural may be applied to the singular; and words importing the masculine gender may be extended to females also.
[1891 c 23 § 1, part; Code 1881 §§ 756, 965, 1920; 1877 p 153 § 761; 1857 p 45 § 1; 1854 p 99 § 135 and p 221 § 502; RRS § 148.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section is a part of 1891 c 23 § 1. The introductory phrase of that section provides: "The following provisions relative to the construction of statutes shall be rules of construction and shall constitute a part of the code of procedure of this state:".
Probate, number and gender: RCW 11.02.005.
Statutes in gender-neutral terms: RCW 44.04.210.
Wrongful death, number and gender: RCW 4.20.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 1.12 - Rules of Construction.
1.12.010 - Code to be liberally construed.
1.12.020 - Statutes continued, when.
1.12.026 - Construction of statutes—Retrospective application.
1.12.028 - Construction of statutes—Internal references as including amendments thereto.
1.12.040 - Computation of time.
1.12.060 - Certified mail—Use—Electronic return receipts authorized.
1.12.070 - Reports, claims, tax returns, remittances, etc.—Filing.
1.12.080 - Construction of statutes—Domestic relations—Exceptions.