IE glossary terms

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I.e.

/ˌaɪˈiː/

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  1. (adv.) That is; used to clarify or restate something in other words, often introducing an explanation or elaboration in legal writing.
    The defendant, i.e., the person accused in the lawsuit, must appear in court.

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  • i.e.

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Use sparingly in legal drafting to enhance clarity and avoid ambiguity; it introduces a restatement rather than a separate example.

Iep

/ˌaɪ iː piː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individualized Education Program: a legally mandated plan developed for public school students with disabilities outlining special education services and goals.
    The school created an IEP to address the student's learning disabilities.

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  • iep

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In legal contexts, the acronym IEP universally refers to this educational plan under U.S. federal law, especially IDEA.

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