Cut
/ˈkʌt/
Definitions
- (v.) To divide or sever something by making an incision or break, especially with a sharp instrument.
The contract was cut into sections for easier reference.
- (v.) To reduce or remove by or as if by cutting, such as cutting costs or benefits.
The company decided to cut employee bonuses this year.
- (n.) An act of cutting; a reduction or removal.
There was a significant cut in the legal budget.
Forms
- cutting
- cutt
- cutte
- cuts
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'cut' often implies precise removal or reduction of text or provisions; clarity is key to avoid ambiguity between physical and figurative cuts.
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