§ 304. Words of number and gender.
§ 304. Words of number and gender. (a) Words used in the singular number include the plural and the plural includes the singular. (b) Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine as well, except as otherwise clearly indicated by the context. (c) All forms prescribed by law may be varied according to subsections (a) […]
§ 305. Classification and arrangement.
§ 305. Classification and arrangement. The classification and organization of the titles, parts, chapters, subchapters, and sections of this Code, and the headings thereto, are made for the purpose of convenient reference and orderly arrangement, and no implication, inference or presumption of a legislative construction shall be drawn therefrom. 1 Del. C. 1953, § 305;
§ 306. Analyses of titles, parts, chapters, subchapters and sections; section headings; notes.
§ 306. Analyses of titles, parts, chapters, subchapters and sections; section headings; notes. The various analyses set out in this Code, constituting enumerations or lists of the titles, parts, chapters, subchapters and sections of this Code, and the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within the texts of the individual sections of this Code, […]
§ 307. References.
§ 307. References. (a) Unless otherwise indicated in the context, references in this Code to titles, parts, chapters, subchapters or sections shall mean titles, parts, chapters, subchapters or sections of this Code. (b) Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this Code or any other law, the reference applies to all amendments thereto. […]
§ 308. Severability of provisions.
§ 308. Severability of provisions. If any provision of this Code or amendments hereto, or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions or application of this Code or such amendments that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to […]
§ 301. Rules of construction and definitions.
§ 301. Rules of construction and definitions. The rules of construction and the definitions set forth in this chapter shall be observed in the construction of this Code and all other statutes, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the General Assembly, or repugnant to the Code or to the context […]
§ 302. Definitions.
§ 302. Definitions. In the construction of this Code and of all other statutes of this State, unless the context requires a different meaning: (1) “Adult” or “adult person” means a person of the age of 18 years or older. (2) “Child” means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. (3) […]
§ 303. Words and phrases.
§ 303. Words and phrases. Words and phrases shall be read with their context and shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the English language. Technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, shall be construed and understood according to […]