Explicitness
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being fully and clearly expressed without vagueness or ambiguity in a legal context.
The contract's explicitness leaves no room for differing interpretations.
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Commentary
Explicitness is crucial in legal drafting to prevent disputes arising from ambiguous language.
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