Hyphen
/ˈhaɪfən/
Definitions
- (n.) A punctuation mark (-) used to join words or split a word at the end of a line in legal documents or texts.
The contract clause was hyphenated for clarity between ‘non-compete’ and ‘non-solicitation.’
Forms
- hyphen
- hyphens
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Commentary
In legal drafting, the correct use of a hyphen clarifies compound modifiers and prevents ambiguity in statutory and contractual language.
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