Underlining
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of drawing a line beneath text to emphasize or indicate importance, often used in legal documents to highlight key provisions or terms.
The lawyer recommended underlining the critical clause to ensure it received attention during negotiations.
- (n.) In legal drafting, a form of textual emphasis that may affect interpretation or indicate editorial directions, distinct from bold or italic type.
Underlining in the contract signified that the terms were non-negotiable.
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Commentary
Underlining serves as a visual tool in legal texts to emphasize specific language; drafters should use it consistently to avoid ambiguity in contract interpretation.
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