Rules of Language for AOP Interpretation

Question 1

Expression Unis est Exclusion Alterius

Answer 1

Expression of one thing is the exclusion of another

If one or more things of a class are expressly mentioned the things not mentioned are excluded

Question 2

Noscitur a Sociis

Answer 2

Word is interpreted by the company it keeps

Relevant only if exact word in question comes up in statute

Question 3

In Pari Materia

Answer 3

Upon the Same matter of subject

Where other statutes may assist with interpreting an ambiguity in the statute concerned

Question 4

Ejusdem Generis

Answer 4

of the same type

If general word follows two or more specific words then it will apply to items like the specific word used