Directness
/dɪˈrɛktnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being straightforward or straightforwardly expressed, often crucial in legal communication and interpretation.
The contract's directness in its language left little room for ambiguity.
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Directness in legal writing enhances clarity and reduces interpretative disputes; drafters should strive for direct language to avoid confusion.
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