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Canons of Statutory Interpretation II

Learn more about interpretive canons and primary canons.

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I. Introduction

Let’s continue our discussion of interpretative canons regarding semantics, syntax, and grammar.

II. Noscitur a Sociis

The Latin maxim noscitur a sociis means it is known from its associates. It’s also called the associated-words canon. This canon provides that the meaning of ambiguous terms can be understood by examining other statutory terms associated with the ambiguous term. Words grouped together, especially as a list, should be given related meanings.

For example, in Jarecki...

Lessons

    • 1. Welcome
    • Welcome
    2. Federal Systems of Legislation & Regulation
    • The Federal Constitutional System of Legislation and Regulation
    • Overview of Sources of Federal Law
    • The Constitution and Legislative Power
    3. Federal Legislative Processes
    • How a Bill Becomes a Law
    • Delegation of Congressional Lawmaking Power to Agencies I
    • Delegation of Congressional Lawmaking and Judicial Power to Agencies II
    4. Statutory Interpretation
    • Philosophical Views of the Judiciary’s Role and Common Interpretive Problems
    • Differing Theories of Statutory Interpretation
    • Legislative History and its Use in Interpreting Statutes
    • Canons of Statutory Interpretation I
    • Canons of Statutory Interpretation II
    • Canons of Statutory Interpretation III
    • Canons of Statutory Interpretation IV
    5. Agency Action, State Processes, & Courts
    • The History and Evolution of the Administrative State
    • Federal Regulatory Processes
    • Executive Branch Control of Agencies and Judicial Review of Agency Action
    • Judicial Review of Agency Action Under the APA
    • State Legislative & Administrative Processes
    • Judicial Process