Exclusion

/ɪksˈkluːʒən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of deliberately keeping something or someone out.
    The contract includes an exclusion clause for certain liabilities.
  2. (n.) A provision in a legal document that excludes specific matters from coverage or responsibility.
    The insurance policy lists several exclusions for natural disasters.

Forms

  • exclusions

Commentary

Exclusion clauses must be clearly and specifically drafted to be enforceable.

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