Plain
/pleɪn/
Definitions
- (adj.) Clear and unambiguous in meaning or expression.
The contract contains plain language to avoid confusion.
- (n.) A large area of flat land with minimal elevation change.
The treaty was signed on the open plain.
- (adj.) Simple or lacking decoration.
The will was drafted in plain text without ornate formatting.
Forms
- plainer
- plainest
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Commentary
In legal drafting, use 'plain' to emphasize clarity and avoid ambiguity, often in phrases like 'plain language' to promote accessibility.
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