alleryStart learning →Ejusdem generis means:
AMention of one excludes others
BOf the same kind or class
CKnown by its associates
DRendering each to each
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Of the same kind or class
The maxim means of the same kinds, class or nature, limiting general words after a specific list.
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