Bracketing
/ˈbrækɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A drafting technique used in legal documents to group alternative or optional provisions within brackets for clarity and choice.
The lawyer used bracketing to present two alternative clauses for negotiation.
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Bracketing is commonly used in contract drafting to present options or optional language, facilitating negotiation without committing to a single form.
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