noscitur a sociis

noscitur a sociis
no·sci·tur a so·ci·is /'nō-si-tər-ˌā-'sō-sē-yəs, 'nō-skē-ˌtu̇r-ˌä-'sō-kē-ˌēs/ n [Latin, it is known by its associates]: a doctrine or rule of construction: the meaning of an unclear or ambiguous word (as in a statute or contract) should be determined by considering the words with which it is associated in the context

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

noscitur a sociis
adverb comprehended from accompanying words, perceived from accompanying words, realized from accompanying words, recognized from accompanying words, understood from accompanying words

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


noscitur a sociis
'it is known by its companions,' the rule of interpretation that permits the reading of a word in its context. It permits a wider reading than the similar ejusdem generis (ejusdem generis rule.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.


noscitur a sociis
Latin A rule of interpretation that states that the meaning of unclear language in a contract or other legal document should be construed in light of the language surrounding it.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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