One of the maxims (guidelines) of statutory interpretation is "noscitur a sociis",which means that where a word is ambiguous or unclear,the courts should interpret it in a way that:
A) is consistent with the specific words that come immediately before and after.
B) is consistent with the court's belief in justice and common sense.
C) considers the entire statute and extrinsic materials,such as parliamentary reports.
D) considers the entire statute.
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