Laundry List
/ˈlɔːndri lɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) An enumerated list of items, often lengthy, used in legal documents to comprehensively set forth facts, claims, terms, or conditions.
The contract included a laundry list of obligations for each party to fulfill.
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- laundry list
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Commentary
Though 'laundry list' is informal, it is commonly used in legal writing to denote a detailed enumeration; drafters should ensure clarity by supplementing with precise descriptions.
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