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What does the Rule of Ejusdem Generis state about the interpretation of statutes?

Q: Answer-What does the Rule of Ejusdem Generis state about the interpretation of statutes?

Interpretation of Statute It means that where a statute describes things of particular class or kind accompanied by words of a generic character, the generic words will usually be limited to things of a kind and nature with those particularly enumerated, unless there is something in the context of the statute to repel such influence.

A Generic terms in a statute are given their broadest possible meaning regardless of the specific terms used

B Specific terms in a statute are ignored if they are followed by general terms

C The specific terms in a statute override any general terms, making the general terms irrelevant

D General terms in a statute are interpreted to include everything within the scope of the statute, regardless of the specific terms

E When a statute lists specific classes or kinds of things followed by general terms, the general terms are usually interpreted to include only things of the same kind or nature as those specifically mentioned, unless the context indicates otherwise

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