Plainest
/ˈpleɪnɪst/
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- (adj.) Most clear or obvious; straightforward to the highest degree, often used in legal contexts to describe unambiguous language or evidence.
The plainest terms in the contract leave no room for interpretation.
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'Plainest' is a superlative form of 'plain' and commonly appears in legal drafting to emphasize the clearest possible expression, reducing risk of dispute over meaning.
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