Rules Of Language Flashcards
1
Q
What does ejusdem generis mean
A
A general word that takes its meaning from the more specific words in the list
2
Q
What does expressio unuis exclusio alterius mean in latin?
A
Express one exclusive alternative
3
Q
What does expressio unuis exclusio alterius mean?
A
The expressed terms on the list are the only terms included. All others are excluded as theyre not on the list
4
Q
What does noscitur a sociis mean?
A
A word is known by the company it keeps
5
Q
Case for ejusdem generis
A
Powel v kempton park racecourse
6
Q
expressio unuis exclusio alterius case
A
Tempest v kilner
7
Q
Noscitur a sociis case
A
Muir v keay
8
Q
What is actus rea?
A
The guilty act
9
Q
What is mens rea?
A
The guilty mind
10
Q
What is actus reus + mens rea
A
Offence
