Underline
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To draw a line beneath text to emphasize it.
Please underline the key points in the contract.
- (v.) To emphasize or highlight the importance of something.
The judge's ruling underlined the significance of precedent.
Forms
- underlines
- underlining
- underlined
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, underlining is often replaced by italics or bold for clarity and to conform with court formatting rules.
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