According to the ________ rule of interpretation,

Solution

The Noscitur a sociis rule of interpretation means that the meaning of a word is known from the words associated with it in a statute or a document. This rule suggests that a word should be understood in the context of the accompanying words to avoid ambiguity or absurd interpretation. It helps in ascertaining the meaning based on the words that are commonly used along with it. This contrasts with the idea of ignoring associated words; rather, Noscitur a sociis emphasizes the importance of associated words in understanding the meaning.