Highlighting
/ˈhaɪlaɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of marking or emphasizing key sections of legal documents to draw attention to important content.
The lawyer's highlighting of key clauses made contract review more efficient.
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Commentary
Highlighting in legal contexts is often a tool for review rather than a substantive legal action, used to assist comprehension and negotiation.
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