Underlined
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formatted with a line beneath text to indicate emphasis or importance, often in legal documents.
The key clause was underlined to highlight its significance in the contract.
- (v.) Past participle of underline; to emphasize or indicate importance in legal writing.
The attorney underlined the statute to stress its relevance.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, underlining can serve to draw attention to specific provisions but is increasingly replaced by bold or italics for clarity and reproducibility.
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