Alternation
/ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The regular or systematic switching between two or more legal provisions, rules, or parties within a statutory or procedural context.
The alternation of jurisdiction between federal and state courts can complicate case strategy.
- (n.) In contract or legal drafting, the process of substituting one clause or party with another in a sequence or conditional manner.
The alternation clauses in the contract allowed the parties to modify responsibilities annually.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity is key when employing alternation clauses to avoid ambiguity between substituted terms or rules.
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