Gibbons v. Ogden · ¶109

It is not material, in my view of the subject, to inquire whether the article a or the should be prefixed to the word “power.” Either, or neither, will produce the same result: if either, it is clear' that the article the would be the proper one, since the next preceding grant of power is certainly exclusive, to wit: “ to borrow money on the credit of the United States.” But mere verbal criticism I reject.

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 22, at 1 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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