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Latin, a legal maxim meaning "the expression of one thing is to exclude another." The legal concept is that if the legislature mentions specifically mentions only certain items from a larger class of items, it meant to include only the items specified and to exclude those items that were omitted. "An implied exclusion argument lies whenever there is reason to believe that if … [Read more...] about EXPRESIO UNIUS EST EXCLUSIO ALTERIUS

One who saw the act or fact to which he testifies. When an eye-witness testifies, and is a man of intelligence and integrity, much reliance must be placed on his testimony, for he has the means of making known the truth. … [Read more...] about EYEWITNESS

One who saw the act, fact, or transaction to which he testifies. Distinguished from an ear-witness, (auritus.) … [Read more...] about EYE-WITNESS

Witness testimony given under oath by an individual who personally observed that which is being attested to have occurred. … [Read more...] about EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY

A small island arising in a river. See Island. … [Read more...] about EYOTT