Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Rule of Ejusdem Generis-A General Overview
The words ejusdem generis means of the same kind or nature. The rule of ejusdem generis says that when particular words are followed by general words, the general words are construed as limited to things of the same kind as specified in the particular words(i.e. general words not to be interpreted widely and general words should highlight the object manifested in the particular words). Thus, in order to strike a balance between general and specific words, this maxim is used.
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