Parentheses
/pəˈrɛnθəsiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Punctuation marks () used to enclose explanatory or qualifying material within legal texts.
The judge's ruling included several points in parentheses to clarify the statute.
Forms
- parenthesis
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Commentary
Parentheses must be used carefully in legal drafting to avoid ambiguity, as they can indicate supplementary or optional information without altering the main text.
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