Sans
/sæn/
Definitions
- (prep.) Without; lacking or absent, often used in legal contexts to indicate omission or absence of something required.
The contract was signed sans the necessary witness signatures, rendering it potentially unenforceable.
Forms
- sans
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'sans' is a concise alternative to 'without' and may be used for stylistic or emphatic purposes, though plain language is generally preferred.
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