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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

las cláusulas... se interpretarán unas por otras

English translation:

clauses... are to be construed by reference to each other 'noscitur a sociis'

Added to glossary by Cristina Zavala
Dec 31, 2008 12:55
15 yrs ago
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Spanish term

las cláusulas... se interpretarán unas por otras

Spanish to English Law/Patents Law: Contract(s) derecho civil
"Las cláusulas de un contrato se interpretarán unas por otras" - (shall be interpreted as complementing each other?) Muchas gracias por sus aportes y comentarios.
Proposed translations (English)
4 clauses... are to be construed by reference to each other 'noscitur a sociis'
4 +2 shall be interpreted integrally/as a whole
4 clauses ... will be construed as they interrelate
4 "the clauses...shall help to interpret each other"
4 shall be construed as consistent with each other
3 shall be interpreted each in light of the others
3 all clauses shall be construed in lieu of each other

Proposed translations

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clauses... are to be construed by reference to each other 'noscitur a sociis'

noscitur a sociis - a canon of construction that a word or clause is to be interpreted according to the surrounding words in context e.g. the company it keeps vs. eiusdem (It/Es)/ejusdem generis - general words in a list are to be interpreted as being specifically of that some kind.
Example sentence:

noscitur a sociis - definition of noscitur a sociis from BusinessDictionary.com: Legal maxim that the meaning of an unclear word or phrase is to be ...

Reference:

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/noscitur-a-sociis.html

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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Muchas gracias a todos por sus respuestas. Ha sido bastante difícil escoger. Aprovecho para desearles un muy feliz año! "
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clauses ... will be construed as they interrelate

My understanding

Mike :)
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1 hr

shall be interpreted integrally/as a whole

Rules and Regs: - [ Traducir esta página ]The different regulations shall be interpreted integrally, and regulations with unclear meanings must be interpreted according to the general sense of all ...
www.lilaw.info/rules_and_regs.htm - 250k - En caché - Páginas similares
The Charlatan - Constitution - [ Traducir esta página ]Bylaws and the Constitution shall be interpreted as a whole. OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION (Old III, Con III). The editorial objectives of the Corporation ...
www.charlatan.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=... - 45k - En caché - Páginas similares
[PDF] Memo - [ Traducir esta página ]Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
The parties agree that this Agreement shall be interpreted as a whole. in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 21. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. ...
www.weststpaul.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/{2CF6FEAE-EDC4.... - Páginas similares
mou.htm - [ Traducir esta página ]... attachments and all documents specifically incorporated by reference, shall be interpreted as a whole to resolve and inconsistency. ...
www.agen.ufl.edu/~maerc/mou.html - 25k - En caché - Páginas similares
[PDF] CONTRACT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - [ Traducir esta página ]Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
This Contract shall be interpreted as a whole and not in favor of the District or the. Contractor,. 19.3. Successor. This Contract shall be binding upon and ...
www.foundationccc.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=sFJVS33GzOE... - Páginas similares
Peer comment(s):
agree MikeGarcia : HNY on!!! Greetings, Edward.
22 mins
thank you Miguel! I hope you have a wonderful 2009! ;-)
agree Sidra
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thank you Layla! Happy New Year! ;-)
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"the clauses...shall help to interpret each other"

The whole of a contract is to be taken together, so as to give effect to every part, if reasonably practicable, each clause helping to interpret the other. ...
www.lhfconstructlaw.com/CM/Articles/Articles24.asp - 34k - En caché - Páginas similares


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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-12-31 16:36:20 GMT)
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Be sure your Limitation of Liability and Consequential Damages clauses are. coordinated with each other. 4. JOBSITE SAFETY. WHAT. Your contract should ...
www.xldp.com/library/8367_10_contract_clauses.pdf - Páginas similares
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3 hrs

shall be interpreted each in light of the others

an alternative

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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-12-31 16:51:43 GMT)
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syntax blooper: shall each be interpreted in light of the others
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all clauses shall be construed in lieu of each other

Good luck and a Hapy New Year 2009!
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9 hrs

shall be construed as consistent with each other

Another one for your choice.
Happy New Year!
Claudia
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