Pleonasms
/ˈpliːəˌnæzəmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Redundant or superfluous words or phrases in legal texts that add no additional meaning but may obscure clarity.
The contract contained pleonasms that made it unnecessarily verbose.
Forms
- pleonasm
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Commentary
Pleonasms in legal drafting should be avoided to maintain clarity and prevent misinterpretation.
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