Template
/ˈtɛm.plət/
Definitions
- (n.) A pre-designed form or pattern used as a guide for creating documents or other items consistently.
The lawyer used a contract template to draft the agreement quickly.
- (n.) A standard format or model used repeatedly in legal drafting to ensure uniformity.
The court’s opinion followed a familiar template to address precedent.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, templates help maintain consistency and reduce errors by providing a reliable structure for documents.
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