2.4 Linking Signals (Discourse Connectors)

Legal writing is an argument-chain; linking signals are the chain-links. Misread one (however vs therefore) and the logic collapses. FunctionSignals (formal legal register)Additionmoreover; furthermore; in addition; also; besidesContrast / concessionhowever; nevertheless; nonetheless; on the contrary; whereas (legal!); notwithstanding; albeit; even soCause / resulttherefore; accordingly; hence; thus; consequently; as a result; it follows thatConditionif; unless; provided that; in the event that; save as otherwise providedSequencefirst(ly); second(ly); subsequently; thereafter; finally; meanwhileIllustrationfor example; for instance; e.g.; to illustrateConclusionin conclusion; accordingly; in sum; on the wholeExplanationthat is to say; i.e.; namely; in other words; viz.