Redundancy
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being no longer needed or superfluous, especially in a legal or contractual context.
The contract was terminated due to redundancy of its provisions.
- (n.) The duplication of legal provisions or clauses that serve the same purpose.
The lawyer identified redundancy within the agreement to simplify it.
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Commentary
Redundancy in legal texts often aims to ensure clarity or backup but should be balanced to avoid unnecessary complexity.
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