Excising
/ɪkˈsaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of removing or deleting part of a legal document, statute, or text, often to eliminate irrelevant or objectionable content.
The lawyer recommended excising the outdated clause from the contract.
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In legal drafting, excising is carefully done to preserve the integrity of the remaining text; avoid unintended changes in meaning.
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