Bracket
/ˈbrakɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) In legal drafting, a pair of punctuation marks [ ] used to indicate optional or exemplary text.
The clause contained bracketed text to show optional provisions.
- (n.) A notation used in a legal document to enclose placeholder or to-be-decided language.
The lawyer placed the unsettled term within brackets for further review.
Forms
- brackets
Commentary
Brackets often mark text that is provisional or subject to negotiation in legal documents.
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