Accent
/ˈæk.sɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
Her British accent was immediately recognizable.
- (n.) In legal documents, a mark or emphasis placed on a word or phrase to indicate importance or pronunciation.
The contract included an accent to clarify the term's pronunciation.
Forms
- accents
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Commentary
In legal drafting, accents may aid clarity but are rarely decisive; focus on precise wording rather than phonetic cues.
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