Interpretive Clause
/ɪnˈtɜːrpɹətɪv klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision clarifying the meaning or application of ambiguous terms within the agreement.
The interpretive clause helped resolve disputes over the contract's vague language.
- (n.) A statutory or legal provision that guides how a law or regulation should be construed or applied.
The interpretive clause in the statute clarified the scope of regulatory authority.
Forms
- interpretive clauses
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Commentary
Interpretive clauses are drafted to reduce ambiguity and guide legal interpretation, often critical in complex contracts and statutes.
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