inclusio unius est exclusio alterius
inclusio unius est exclusio alterius
a rule of interpretation that states that ‘including one excludes another’. The statement ‘no dogs allowed’ under this rule would mean that panthers were allowed.Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006
Inclusio unius est exclusio alterius. The inclusion of one is the exclusion of another. 11 Co. 58.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.