Parallel Construction
/ˈpærəˌlɛl kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A drafting technique in legal writing where similar grammatical forms are used within a sentence or series of clauses to improve clarity and balance.
The statute employs parallel construction in listing prohibited acts to ensure uniform interpretation.
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Parallel construction enhances readability and precision in legal documents, reducing ambiguity by aligning syntactic structures.
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