Duplication
/ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of copying something exactly.
The duplication of confidential documents was prohibited by the contract.
- (n.) The repetitive occurrence of the same legal provision or clause in a document.
The contract suffered from duplication of terms, causing confusion.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, avoid unnecessary duplication to ensure clarity and prevent conflicting provisions.
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