statcon latin maxims

Verba legis non est recedendum

From the words of a statute there should be no departure

Mens legislatoris

The intention of the lawmaker

Ratio Legis est anima legis

The reason of the law is the soul of the law

Dura lex, sed lex

law is harsh, but it is the law

Expressio unius est exclusio alterius

The express mention of one thing in law means the exclusion of others not expressly mentioned.

Ejusdem generis

Of the same kind, class, or nature

Casus omissus pro omisso habendus est

A person, object, or thing omitted from an enumeration in a statute must be held to have been omitted intentionally.

Pari Materia

On the same subject; When two laws are on the same subject, they should be interpreted together.

Noscitur a sociis

It is known by its associates.

Ubi lex non distinguit nec nos distinguire debemos

Where the law does not distinguish, neither should we distinguish

Cessante rationale legis, cessat ipsa lex

When the reason for a law ceases, the law itself also ceases

Salus Populi est suprema lex

The welfare of the people should be the supreme law