noscitur a sociis

noscitur a sociis definition - legal

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 Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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