That Is

/ðæt ɪz/

Definitions

  1. (phrase) Used to clarify or restate a previous statement in legal writing or argumentation.
    The contract, that is, the signed agreement between parties, must be honored.

Forms

  • that is

Commentary

Commonly employed in legal drafting to introduce a precise restatement or exemplification, helping to avoid ambiguity.

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