23 The transformation (learn this discipline)

LegalesePlain legal English"In the event that the Lessee shall fail to effect payment of rent within fifteen days of the due date, the Lessor shall be entitled to terminate.""If the Lessee does not pay rent within 15 days of the due date, the Lessor may terminate the lease.""The parties hereto agree to be bound by the aforesaid terms, notwithstanding any prior agreement.""This Agreement replaces all earlier agreements between the parties.""Payment shall be made by the purchaser prior to delivery of documents of title.""The purchaser must pay before the seller delivers the title documents."But — legalese is not all villainy. Some "strange" legal language is precision equipment: notwithstanding, subject to, provided that, without prejudice, indemnify, hold harmless, estoppel have no exact ordinary substitutes. The professional's rule: keep the precise instruments;discard the ornamentation. (Plain language is developed fully in Unit 4.)