Pleonasm
/ˈpliːəˌnæzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning, typically as a fault of style.
The phrase 'free gift' is a common example of pleonasm.
Forms
- pleonasms
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Commentary
Pleonasms often arise from emphasis or habit, but legal writing should avoid them for clarity and precision.
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