Demonstratives
/dɪˈmɒn.strəˌtɪvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Words that indicate and point to specific things or persons within legal texts, such as 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.'
The statute’s demonstratives clarify which parties are covered by the law.
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Commentary
In legal writing, demonstratives help precisely identify subjects or objects, reducing ambiguity in interpretation.
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