Manual
/ˈman.ju.əl/
Definitions
- (n.) A handbook or guide providing instructions or information, often used in legal contexts for compliance or procedural guidance.
The compliance manual outlines the firm's internal policies and procedures.
- (adj.) Involving or done by hand rather than automatically or electronically, as in manual signatures or manual processing.
The contract requires a manual signature to be valid.
Forms
- manual
- manuals
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between "manual" as a noun for a guide and "manual" as an adjective describing non-automated actions, to avoid ambiguity in documents.
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