Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Maxims

Question:
Which of the following phrase is also referred to as a 'Rule of Construction'?
Options:
Qui Facit Per Alium Facit Per Se
Obiter Dicta
Res ipsa loquitur
Noscitur a Sociis
Correct Answer:
Noscitur a Sociis
Explanation:
Noscitur a Sociis:The principle of Noscitur a Sociis is a rule of construction. It is one of the rules of language used by court to interpret legislation.The principle of construction (or interpretation) of statutes and other documents that the meaning of words should be identified by reference to other words in the context of which they appear. A canon of construction under which the questionable meaning of a doubtful word can be derived from its association with other words. 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.