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The maxim 'noscitur a sociis' means that:
Noscitur a sociis means a word is known by the company it keeps. A doubtful word in a statute is interpreted in light of the neighbouring words, so its meaning is drawn from the context in which it appears.
- AA word is known by the company it keeps, so its meaning is drawn from the words around itCorrect
- BIgnorance of the law is no excuse
- CThe thing speaks for itself
- DNo one can be a judge in his own cause
Explanation
Noscitur a sociis means a word takes colour from the associated words in the provision. The other options are different maxims: ignorantia juris non excusat, res ipsa loquitur, and nemo judex in causa sua.
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