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Question 1

What does expression unius est exclusio alterius mean?

Answer 1

to express one thing to the exclusion of others

This means that when one specific object refers to a particular thing is overtly stated in a provision of a legislature, then all further things are not to be considered while interpreting or implementing the law mentioned.

Question 2

What does expression NOSCITUR A SOCIIS mean?

Answer 2

KNOWN BY THE COMPANY IT KEEPS

Sometimes few words or phrases may have two or more meanings. Choosing of correct meaning is important for proper implementation. When such kinds of difficulties arise, the words or the phrase’s meaning is determined by its surrounding words or accompanying words

Question 3

What does expression ejusdem generis mean?

Answer 3

of the same type

when a general word or phrase follows a list of specifics, the general word or phrase will be interpreted to include only items of the same type as those listed

Question 4

What does expression in pari materia mean?

Answer 4

upon the same matter or subject

applied when other statutes may assist with interpreting an ambiguity

Question 5

Which UK institutions can exercise the prerogative power to enter a bilateral treaty?

Answer 5

The Executive alone

Question 6

What is the general monetary floor for civil cases to be brought in the High Court?

Answer 6

More than £50,000

Question 7

In which court are judicial review cases heard?

Answer 7

Administrative Court, which is within the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court