Section 3-1-1

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(730 ILCS 5/3-1-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 1003-1-1) Sec. 3-1-1. Meanings of Words and Phrases. For the purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases described in this Article have the meanings designated in this Article, except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning. (Source: P.A. 77-2097.)

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