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    Question

    When a list of  specific words are being followed by

    the general words, the general words are interpreted in a way ……………………… to the specific words
    A Mutatis mutandis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ejusdem generis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Non obstante Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ratio decidendi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Obiter dictum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ejusdem Generis - This doctrine is applied when there are some specified words which are been followed by the general words. If there is any ambiguity in the meaning of the general words then this doctrine is applied. This doctrine provides that the general words which follow the specified words will be restricts to the same class of the specified words. 

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