Expletives
/ɪkˈsplɛtɪvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Words or phrases inserted into speech or writing that are syntactically unnecessary but may convey emphasis, often used to express anger or strong feeling; in legal drafting, generally avoided to maintain formality and clarity.
The lawyer advised against using expletives in the contract to keep the language professional.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, expletives are typically discouraged for maintaining the document's formality and precision.
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