Modification
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of changing or altering something.
The contract underwent modification to extend the deadline.
- (n.) A formal change made to a legal document, agreement, or law.
They requested a modification to the lease terms.
Forms
- modifications
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'modification' often denotes agreed-upon changes to existing documents rather than rewriting them entirely.
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