Strike Out
/ˈstraɪk aʊt/
Definitions
- (v.) To remove or eliminate a portion of a legal document or testimony, often by court order or motion, rendering it void or disregarded.
The judge agreed to strike out the irrelevant evidence from the record.
- (v.) In sports law contexts, to have a batter accumulate three strikes, resulting in an out.
The contract included provisions related to a player striking out on the field.
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- strikes out
- struck out
- striking out
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "strike out" typically refers to the formal elimination of language or evidence and should be used with precision to avoid ambiguity with its sports usage.
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