Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Maxims

Question:
It is one of the rules of language used by court to interpret legislation.It says that the meaning of the words should be identified by reference to other words in the context of which they appear. 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. Which of the following legal phrase is being discussed here?
Options:
Noscitur a Sociis
Nemo Debet Esse Judex in Propria Sua Causa
Qui Facit Per Alium, Facit Per Se
Pari Materia
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.