Words and phrases are to be construed according to the context and the approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, or are specifically defined in succeeding sections of this Code, are to be construed according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning or definition.
(Ord. 975, passed - -1961; Am. Ord. 1347, passed - -1967)