Truncate
/ˈtrʌŋ.keɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To shorten a document, clause, or period by cutting off or omitting a part, often to remove unnecessary or extraneous material.
The contract's penalty clause was truncated to limit the company's liability.
Forms
- truncates
- truncated
- truncating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, truncation is used to condense text while preserving essential meaning; care must be taken to avoid altering substantive rights or obligations.
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