Instructions:Style/Legal Tone

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Instruction Metadata
id style-legal-tone
type style
applies_to Sources
task_type
priority normal
status active
canonical true
include_by_default no
requires
tags style,legal,law


Summary

Style guidance for this document class.

Rules

  • Use formal legal language and structured phrasing.
  • Make jurisdiction, authority, and operative effect clear.
  • Avoid casual or journalistic diction.