Underlines
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (v.) To emphasize or highlight specific text, often by drawing a line beneath it, particularly in legal documents to indicate importance or required attention.
The lawyer underlines the key clauses in the contract to highlight their significance.
- (n.) Markings or lines drawn beneath text to emphasize or indicate legal importance or to call attention to particular provisions.
The underlines in the affidavit pointed to critical evidence.
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- underline
- underlined
- underlining
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Commentary
In legal drafting, underlining is often used to emphasize crucial terms or provisions, but it should be applied sparingly to avoid cluttering the document.
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