One of the Maxims (Guidelines)of Statutory Interpretation Is "Noscitur a Sociis",which

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Multiple Choice

One of the maxims (guidelines) of statutory interpretation is "noscitur a sociis",which means that where a word is ambiguous or unclear,the courts should interpret it in a way that:

• A)is consistent with the specific words that come immediately before and after.
• B)is consistent with the court's belief in justice and common sense.
• C)considers the entire statute and extrinsic materials,such as parliamentary reports.
• D)considers the entire statute.