Abstract
“What’s the Good Word?” highlights the importance of precision in communication, especially while writing. Use of proper words, punctuation marks and so on is emphasised. The legal vocabulary typically is full of words which may not be commonly used. A business leader is not expected to use them with perfection; however, he must have a basic understanding of some of the words and phrases used in business communication, particularly those which have a different connotation from the ordinary usage. The same is true about punctuation marks, which may make or mar a business deal, if the parties are determined to read something different from what is normally meant. Precise use, therefore, helps in avoiding future disputes. One can always take the help of a good lawyer, in case of a doubt. Getting important written business communication vetted by a legal expert is often desirable.
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Agarwal, A.K. (2019). What’s the Good Word?. In: Legal Language and Business Communication. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7534-7_2
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