Excised
/ɪkˈsaɪzd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Removed or cut out, especially from a document or text for legal purposes.
The excised clause was deemed irrelevant to the final contract.
Forms
- excise
- excising
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Commentary
Typically used to describe text or provisions taken out of legal documents; careful drafting preserves clarity on what has been removed.
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