| Formula | Plain replacement |
|---|---|
| pursuant to | under |
| in the event that | if |
| notwithstanding the foregoing | despite / even if |
| hereinafter referred to as | called / (define in brackets) |
| shall have the obligation to | must |
| with reference to your communication dated | about your letter of |
| made and entered into | made |
| null and void | void |
Most of these formulas came from English legal drafting of the nineteenth century. They survive because they are copied, not because they add precision.