FeaturesofEnglishContracts1.pptVIP

Features of English Contracts（1） Characteristics of Good Legal Writing Accuracy 精确 – Say what you mean. Clarity 明晰 – Clarity is promoted by using the active voice, keeping subject close to verb and verb close to direct object, making the elements of a sentence parallel in structure, being careful in word choice and usage, and punctuating correctly. Concision 简短 – Saying all that needs to be said with fewest number of words. Simplicity 简洁 – Put the necessary words together in a straight-forward, unconvoluted, simple manner. Tone 专业 – Legal documents are about seriou