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Understanding Noscitur a Sociis Rule by 1994sameer is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Noscitur a Sociis is a Latin phrase meaning "it is known by its associates." [1] It is a doctrine of statutory interpretation that holds that the meaning of an unclear or ambiguous word should be determined by the words surrounding it. [2] Specifically, if a word is capable of multiple meanings, the meaning is narrowed by considering the meaning of neighboring words in the context of the overall phrase or provision. [3] For example, if a list includes the words "case" and "canister," a cloth bag would not b
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