Initialisms
/ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Abbreviations formed from the initial letters of words, pronounced letter by letter, commonly used in legal documents to represent complex terms.
The contract referred to several initialisms, such as LLC and IRS, to simplify its language.
Forms
- initialism (singular)
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Commentary
Initialisms often require clarification in legal texts to avoid ambiguity; drafters should define them explicitly at first use.
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