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Meera, a company secretary, is drafting a board resolution for Kaveri Textiles Ltd. Her first draft uses long sentences, repeated synonyms and Latin phrases, so the directors find it hard to follow. Which general drafting principle is she mainly ignoring?

Meera is ignoring the principle of clarity and simplicity. A draft should use plain, precise language and short sentences so the reader grasps the intent at once. Long sentences, repeated synonyms and unnecessary Latin phrases create confusion and invite disputes over interpretation.

  1. AClarity and simplicity of languageCorrect
  2. BUse of archaic expressions for formality
  3. CMaximum use of cross-references
  4. DInclusion of every possible contingency regardless of relevance

Explanation

A good draft must be clear, simple and unambiguous so that the reader understands it in one reading. Long sentences, repeated synonyms and needless Latin phrases hide the meaning. Archaic expressions and padding do not improve a draft.

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