Pennsylvania Code
Title 101 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Part I - LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
Subpart C - LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING MANUAL
Chapter 15 - STATUTES
Subchapter C - STYLE AND LANGUAGE
WORDS AND PHRASES
Section 15.144 - Expressions to be avoided
Universal Citation: 101 PA Code ยง 15.144
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Forbidden words. Avoid the following terms altogether:
| above (as an adjective) | said (as a substitute for "the," "that," or "those") |
| aforesaid | |
| afore-mentioned | same (as a substitute for "it," "he," "him," etc.) |
| and/or | |
| before-mentioned | to wit |
| herein | whatsoever |
| hereinafter | whensoever |
| hereinbefore | wheresoever |
| provided that |
(b) Pairs of words having same effect. Avoid the following pairs of words having the same effect:
| authorize and empower | each and all |
| by and with | each and every |
| final and conclusive | order and direct |
| from and after | over and above |
| full and complete | sole and exclusive |
| full force and effect | type and kind |
| made and entered into | unless and until |
| null and void |
(c) Pairs of words having different effect. Avoid the following pairs of words one of which includes the other and use the broader or narrower terms as the substance requires:
| any and all | desire and require |
| authorize and direct | means and includes |
| by and under |
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