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NOSCITUR A SOCIIS

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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...]

NUNCUPARE

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Lat. In the civil law. To name; to pronounce orally or in words Without writing. … [Read more...]

NUNCUPATE

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To declare publicly and "solemnly". … [Read more...]

NUNCUPATIVE WILL

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An oral will that is usually made when a person is facing imminent death. Valid only under limited circumstances and in some states. A will Which depends merely upon oral evidence, having been declared or dictated by the testator in his last sickness before a sufficient number of witnesses, and afterwards reduced to writing. … [Read more...]

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