Legal Language

noun a written mark or symbol made to indicate that something is to be deleted or ignored

verb to draw a line through something to show that it is wrong or should be ignored

• Please remember to cross out any errors on the document before submitting it.
• Don't forget to cross out any mistakes on the paper before handing it in.
• Make sure to cross out any typos on the form before turning it in.
• Sometimes we need to cross out negative thoughts in our minds to move forward.

adjective used to describe something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with

• The exam was quite difficult and required a lot of critical thinking.
• I find math to be really difficult, I just can't seem to get the hang of it.
• This video game level is so difficult, I keep dying over and over again.
• Navigating through the city without a map can be difficult, but it's all part of the adventure.

noun a word or phrase that precedes or follows a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence

adjective describing or limiting the meaning of a noun or pronoun

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• In academic writing, it is important to use a qualifier to indicate the level of certainty in your statements.
• You should add a qualifier to your answer so it doesn't sound too definite.
• Throw in a qualifier so you don't come off as too cocky.
• Using a qualifier is like adding a safety net to your argument.

noun clean - the state of being free from dirt or marks

adjective clean - free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances

• The government is aiming for a clean Brexit, with minimal disruptions to the economy.
• I hope we can just have a clean Brexit without any drama.
• I'm all for a clean Brexit, no messing around.
• Achieving a clean Brexit is like untangling a complicated knot without making a mess.