Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 1-213 : GENERAL PROVISIONS — LAW AND STATUTES — GENERAL RULES OF STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION —213 - Words and phrases TEXT PDF Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved use of the language. Technical words and phrases and those which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning. A.R.S. § 1-213