Cross-Out
/ˈkrɒsˌaʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A mark or line made through text or numbers in a legal document to indicate deletion or cancellation without removing the original content.
The lawyer instructed the clerk to make a cross-out on the contract to void the outdated clause.
- (v.) To draw a line through text or information in a legal document to indicate its cancellation or invalidation.
Please cross out the incorrect dates and initial the changes.
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- crosses out
- crossed out
- crossing out
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Commentary
Cross-outs preserve original text visibility while indicating invalidation, useful for maintaining document integrity during manual edits.
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