Latin meaning literally "it is known from its associates." A word whose meaning is uncertain, questionable or doubtful can be understood and defined by its association with surrounding words and its context. This concept is frequently used in canons of construction or interpreting and understanding the meaning of the words in a legal statute, ordinance or law. Example of … [Read more...] about NOSCITUR A SOCIIS
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NUNCIO
The permanent official representative of, the pope at a foreign court or seat of government Webster. They are called "ordinary" or "extraordinary," according as they are sent for general purposes or on a special mission. … [Read more...] about NUNCIO
NYCTHEMERON
The whole natural day, or day and night, consisting, of twenty-four hours. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about NYCTHEMERON
NUNCIUS
international law, A messenger, a minister; the pope's legate, commonly called a nuncio. It is used to express that a will or testament. has been made verbally, and not in writing … [Read more...] about NUNCIUS
NYSE
New York Stock Exchange … [Read more...] about NYSE