"Tenor" legal meaning: "The exact meaning or actual wording of a document as distinct from its effect" Explain

Question

I came across this phrase while looking for meanings of the word "Tenor". But this legal phrase ""The exact meaning or actual wording of a document as distinct from its effect", sounds confusing. Please give an example to fully clarify this legalese!

Answer 1

Tenor.
Pronounced, Ten yer
Unlike a vocalist, Tennor

The "tenor" of your testimony leads me to question your knowledge of the event.

This may be interpreted to mean that the testimony is a little too "pat", more like a prepared speech.
This is the effect, different than the intent.

Answer 2

Tenor Meaning

Answer 3

The course of thought or argument running through something written or spoken
This word, applied to an instrument in pleading, signifies an exact copy; it differs from purport
In chancery practice, by tenor is understood a certified copy of records of other courts removed into chancery court

pls also check http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/tenor for further ref.

Answer 4

Legalese Meaning

Answer 5

A crazy lunatic homicidal maniac from the outbacks of Australia. Known to pitch a hissy fit at the drop of a hat even when no one is wearing a hat. She has also killed Trix the rabbit and Count Chocula. That's right, she is a cereal killer

Answer 6

It means the actual wording of the document, like what is actually written. I don't know how to give you a specific example.

Answer 7

"Tenor" (R.I.P. Lucciano) is a very strange word. On the one hand it is a synonym for "transcript" - an exact copy. On the other, it means "gist" or "drift" - an inexact summary of the general meaning, intent or tone. On the face of it, a self-contradicition.

Answer 8

there was an amendment to the US constitution that was later repealed by another amendment. what was the tenor and effect of that (18th) amendment?