Phraseology
/ˌfreɪzɪˈɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The way in which words and phrases are used in speech or writing; style of expression.
The legal document's phraseology was precise and unambiguous.
- (n.) The study or collection of set phrases or idioms in a language or field.
The phraseology of contract law includes many specialized terms.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, careful phraseology ensures clarity and reduces ambiguity.
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