Precision
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) The exactness or accuracy of a legal statement or document.
The contract was drafted with great precision to avoid ambiguities.
- (n.) The quality of being specific and unambiguous in legal language or interpretation.
Judges require precision in statutory interpretation to uphold the law.
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- precisions
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Commentary
Precision in legal drafting minimizes uncertainties and litigation risks by ensuring terms are clear and exact.
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