§ 15.144. Expressions to be avoided.

 (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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