Strike-Through
/ˈstraɪkˌθruː/
Definitions
- (n.) Text formatting where words are marked with a horizontal line indicating deletion or correction.
The editor used a strike-through to show the removed phrase in the contract.
Forms
- strikethrough
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal drafting to indicate text removed without deleting it entirely, preserving the original wording visibly.
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