Em Dash
/ˈɛm dæʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off parenthetical statements in legal texts.
The clause—which was added later—clarifies the party's obligations.
Forms
- em dash
- em dashes
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Commentary
In legal drafting, the em dash enhances clarity by visually separating clauses without altering legal meaning, but its use should be consistent to avoid ambiguity.
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