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.

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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.

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(35) An amendment requiring all takings cases to be fully resolved in the court system would restore an owner's right to a judicial forum but would have to be carefully worded to avoid opening the door to quasi-judicial resolution of other constitutional issues under the maxim inclusio unius est exclusio alterius.

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