Abridged
/əˈbrɪdʒd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Shortened or condensed, typically referring to a legal document or text to omit non-essential details while preserving core meaning.
The court reviewed the abridged version of the contract for clarity.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, an abridged text must retain the original intent and essential terms to prevent ambiguity or misinterpretation.
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