Active Voice
/ˈæktɪv vɔɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A grammatical voice where the subject of a sentence performs the action expressed by the verb, commonly used in legal drafting for clarity and directness.
The active voice clarifies who is responsible for each action in the contract clause.
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Active voice is preferred in legal writing to promote clarity and to reduce ambiguity, making the actor explicit and the sentence more straightforward.
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