Recalculation

/ˌriːkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of computing again or adjusting a calculation, typically used in legal contexts such as financial settlements, damages, or tax assessments.
    The court ordered a recalculation of damages based on the new evidence.

Commentary

In legal drafting, specifying the basis or method of recalculation helps avoid ambiguity and disputes over amounts or figures.

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