Clarification
/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
The lawyer requested a clarification of the contract terms to avoid ambiguity.
- (n.) An official statement or explanation provided to elucidate a point of law or contractual obligation.
The judge issued a clarification regarding the interpretation of the statute.
Forms
- clarifications
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Commentary
Clarification is often used in legal contexts to address ambiguities in documents or statutes, improving precision and understanding.
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