Writing
/ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of producing text or documents typically for legal purposes, such as drafting contracts or wills.
The writing of the contract must be clear and unambiguous.
- (n.) A document or legal instrument that has been written and executed in accordance with legal formalities.
The will is a writing that expresses the testator's final wishes.
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In legal contexts, writing often denotes both the physical act of drafting documents and the document itself, highlighting the importance of form and clarity in legal instruments.
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