Parenthetical
/ˌpærənˈθɛtɪkəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving to explain or qualify something as an incidental or explanatory remark or passage.
The judge included a parenthetical comment to clarify the procedural history of the case.
- (n.) A word, phrase, or clause inserted in a sentence as an explanatory or qualifying element, typically marked off by parentheses.
The contract's parenthetical clarified the parties' intent.
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- parentheticals
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Commentary
In legal drafting, parentheticals often provide supplemental information without altering the main text's force; care should be taken to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity.
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