Clarifies
/ˈklærəˌfaɪzɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of clarify: to make something clear or easier to understand, especially in a legal context.
The judge clarifies the terms of the contract to avoid ambiguity.
Forms
- clarify
- clarified
- clarifying
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Commentary
As a third-person singular verb form, 'clarifies' is not defined separately but references the base verb 'clarify' used frequently in legal drafting to reduce ambiguity.
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