Typographical Error

/ˌtɪp.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl ˈɛr.ər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An unintentional mistake made in the typing or printing of a legal document that does not affect the document’s substantive meaning.
    The contract was amended to correct a typographical error in the party's name.

Forms

  • typographical error
  • typographical errors

Commentary

Typographical errors are minor and typically corrected by amendment or judicial notice without altering legal rights or obligations.

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