- expressio unius est exclusio alterius
- a Latin phrase meaning ‘the mention that one thing is included implies that another thing is excluded’: a rule that assumes that specific items not mentioned in a list are not covered by that law or contract
Definition
phrase
Nearby termsexemption clause
exercise
explicitly
express malice
express term
» expressio unius est exclusio alterius
extended sentence
extenuating circumstances
extra-judicial
fair rent
fair wear and tear
exercise
explicitly
express malice
express term
» expressio unius est exclusio alterius
extended sentence
extenuating circumstances
extra-judicial
fair rent
fair wear and tear