Misprint
/ˈmɪsˌprɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) An error in printed text, often involving incorrect or missing letters or words, which may affect the interpretation of legal documents.
The contract contained a misprint that rendered one clause ambiguous.
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- misprints
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Commentary
In legal drafting, identifying and correcting misprints is crucial to avoid ambiguity or misinterpretation in documents.
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