Under interpretation of statutes, the maxim expressio unis est exclusio alterius means that

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2016
Under interpretation of statutes, the maxim expressio unis est exclusio alterius means that
(A) Meaning of a word should be known from its accompanying or associate words
(B) The best way to give the meaning to a document or proposition of law is to read it as it would have read when it was made
(C) Where there are general words following particular and specific words, the general words must be confined to things of the same kind as those specified
(D) Express mention of one thing implies the exclusion of another.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

Official answer key: (D).

Topics: Interpretation of Statutes

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