Economy of Language
/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmi əv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle of expressing legal ideas clearly and concisely to avoid ambiguity and redundancy.
The lawyer applied economy of language in the contract to ensure clarity and prevent misinterpretation.
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Economy of language is critical in legal drafting to enhance precision and reduce disputes arising from vague or verbose texts.
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