Strike-Throughs

/ˈstraɪkˌθruːz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Marks made by drawing a line through text, often to indicate deletion or amendment in legal documents.
    The strike-throughs in the contract showed the negotiated changes clearly.

Forms

  • strike-through

Commentary

Strike-throughs are commonly used in drafting and reviewing legal texts to preserve original language while indicating modifications; careful use can prevent disputes over intent.

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