Typographical Error
/ˌtɪp.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl ˈɛr.ər/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Typographical errors are minor and typically corrected by amendment or judicial notice without altering legal rights or obligations.
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