Document Automation

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The use of software to create legal documents automatically by generating text based on pre-defined templates and rules.
    Document automation reduces the time lawyers spend drafting standard contracts.

Forms

  • document automations

Commentary

Effective document automation relies on thorough template design to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

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