LEGAL WORD
Ejusdem generis
Latin phrase · Interpretation
Ejusdem generis
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Interpretation
1 What it means
Of the same kind. General words that follow specific words are read as limited to things of the same kind.
2 Use it in a sentence
In 'cars, buses and other vehicles', ejusdem generis suggests road vehicles, not aircraft.
3 Make it stick
Write your own sentence using Ejusdem generis about a case or topic you are studying this week, then check it against the meaning above.
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