12.04.020 Construction of words.
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Construction of certain words for the purpose of this title, unless the context clearly otherwise requires:
(1) Words that impart the singular number only may also be applied to the plural of persons and things and the plural may also be applied to the singular; and
(2) The word "shall" is mandatory; and
(3) The word "may" is permissive. (Added by Res. adopted June 30, 1975).