Circumlocution
/ˌsɜːrkəmloʊˈkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of unnecessarily wordy or indirect language to avoid directly addressing a legal question or provision.
The attorney’s circumlocution obscured the crucial points of the contract.
Forms
- circumlocutions
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Commentary
Circumlocution in legal contexts often complicates interpretation and drafting; clarity is preferred to avoid ambiguity.
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