21. There are also numerous sources used for statutory interpretation ( e . g ., legislative intent ). 22. Enough must remain to make a complete, intelligible and valid statute, which carries out the legislative intent . 23. We have to understand the Basic Law in words, but also in spirit, essence and legislative intent . 24. This case is cited most often in legal cases for its holding on how legislative intent can be determined. 25. "I don't know if that was the legislative intent , but that was the result ." 26. Following is the text of the legislative intent section of the proposed law making English the official language of Suffolk County: 27. Legislative history is used to find what is known as the " legislative intent , " or purpose behind statutory language. 28. She further accused both the CFI and the CFA of ignoring the legislative intent of the Basic Law's drafters. 29. A reading of the entire election code suggests that legislative intent to balance the desire for accuracy with a desire for finality. 30. Only the clearest proof will suffice to override legislative intent and transform what has been denominated a civil remedy into a criminal penalty,
