Overlook
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
Definitions
- (v.) To fail to notice or consider something, especially an important fact or detail.
The court may overlook minor procedural errors if the rights of the parties are not affected.
- (v.) To supervise or have a commanding view from above.
The property manager was assigned to overlook the restoration work.
Forms
- overlooks
- overlooked
- overlooking
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Commentary
In legal drafting, be precise whether 'overlook' denotes an unintentional omission or a supervisory role to avoid ambiguity.
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