That agreement is construed strictly, and in a manner which is least burdensome for the servient owner.

"But this standard is strictly construed and difficult to prove."

Exclusion clauses are strictly construed but the common law rules on construction will not prevent a clearly worded clause from operating.

The word "white" in the Constitution cannot be strictly and literally construed.

The Court made no reference to any presumption that the criminal law should be construed strictly in favour of a defendant.

This limitation is strictly construed by the court.

Criminal statutes, we are taught, must be strictly construed.

The drafting of such a provision is critical for it will be strictly construed against those with the power to expel.

This matter shall be strictly construed to only include fees that were established during that session of the legislature.

Born in Virginia in 1790, he was raised believing that the Constitution must be strictly construed.