Ejusdem generis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001819",
  "term": "Ejusdem generis",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A canon of construction for interpreting statutes and contracts, meaning \"of the same kind.\" Under this principle, when a list of specific items is followed by general words, the general words are construed to be restricted to the same class as the specific items. For example, in a statute covering \"cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles,\" the phrase \"other motor vehicles\" would be interpreted to include vehicles like vans but not airplanes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/ejusdem-generis/"
}