LEGAL WORD
Noscitur a sociis
Latin maxim · Interpretation
Noscitur a sociis
- Type: Latin maxim
- Area of law: Interpretation
1 What it means
A word is known by its companions. The meaning of a word is shaped by the words around it.
2 Use it in a sentence
Applying noscitur a sociis, 'premises' was read in the light of the neighbouring words about buildings.
3 Make it stick
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