Inclusion

/ɪnˈkluːʒən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of including or the state of being included within a group or structure.
    The policy promotes the inclusion of diverse voices in decision-making.
  2. (n.) A clause or provision inserted into a legal document to incorporate certain terms.
    The contract contains an inclusion that extends the warranty period.

Forms

  • inclusions

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'inclusion' often specifies explicit incorporation of clauses or parties; precision prevents ambiguity regarding who or what is covered.

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