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Men are familiarly said to “qualify” for an office, when they take the necessary oath of office; so that the language of common life becomes an interpreter of the Constitution.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He notes that the common understanding of 'qualifying' for office through an oath aligns with constitutional interpretation.
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