Use Defined Terms Consistently

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Defined terms
- are solutions
- are shortened names
- never represent proper names
- take the place of appropriate definitions
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The first time you see a generic name
- be sure it has been previously defined
- insert a definition
- inform the author
- shorten it
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Make sure all subsequent references using the same term are
- used inconsistently
- in the same format
- in a similar format
- omitted
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If you notice inconsistencies,
- insert a comma
- look them up in a handbook
- change them
- query the author
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"Hereinafter" is generally included
- only in textbook cases
- but try to avoid it
- written in capital letters
- to make the designation clearer
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Defined terms may be capitalized
- by the defendant
- at random
- but be consistent
- only at the beginning of sentences
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When checking defined terms throughout the document
- omit the original name
- do not do a separate check
- use your word processor's search function
- never capitalize them
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Check to be sure all defined terms
- are used with the same spelling and format
- have been listed at the top of the document
- are always capitalized
- start with "Hereafter"
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Once a term is defined,
- it's not usually needed again
- refer to the original name
- use it consistently
- try to find a shorter version of it
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You locate use of the original name after a defined term for it has been introduced. What do you do?
- Substitute the original name for all subsequent defined terms.
- Change all the defined terms to "Plaintiff."
- Suggest to the author he or she substitute the defined term for the name.
- Substitute a newer, shorter defined term.
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Find the error in this sentence: The contract is between Adams Trucking Company (hereinafter "atc") and the City of Baltimore (hereinafter "City").
- The name should be shortened to Adams Trucking Co
- Baltimore is misspelled
- "City" should not be capitalized.
- "atc" should be written ATC.
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Find the error in this sentence: The Nabisco Baking Company (herinafter "Defendant") brought a suit against the debtors.
- No defined term is used.
- "Defendant" should not be capitalized.
- "herinafter" is a misspelling
- Nabisco Baking Company has not been defined.
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How should this sentence be re-written? After the Tenant (hereinafter "Mr. Rawlings") agreed to the leas, the Tenant walked out.
- After the tenant (hereinafter Mr. Rawlings) agreed to the lease, the tenant walked out.
- After Mr. Rawlings (hereinafter "the Tenant") agreed to the leas, the Tenant walked out.
- After the tenant (hereinafter "Mr. Rawlings") agreed to the lease, "Mr. Rawlings" walked out.
- After Mr. Rawlings (hereinafter "the Tenant") agreed to the lease, the Tenant walked out.
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Which of the following is an example of a good query to the author?
- Why did you capitalize "Tenant" every time?
- I suggest we define Mr. Rawlings as "the Tenant."
- I prefer a different format. What do you say?
- I have some suggestions but you probably aren't interested.
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