# The Indian Succession Act, 1925, Section 77: When words may be supplied

- Act: The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925)
- In force from: 1925-09-30
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/succession-act/section/77/

## Text

Where any word material to the full expression of the meaning has been omitted, it may be supplied by the context. Illustration The testator gives a legacy of "five hundred" to his daughter A and a legacy of "five hundred rupees" to his daughter B. A will take a legacy of five hundred rupees.

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