Abridging
/əˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of shortening or condensing a legal text or document while retaining essential meaning.
The lawyer was careful when abridging the contract to avoid omitting critical clauses.
Forms
- abridge
- abridged
- abridges
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Commentary
In legal contexts, abridging must preserve essential elements to avoid unintended legal consequences.
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