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Form
1
Enactive part distinguished
by a larger type
2
Denominate, enumerate
and tabulate Principles
3
To divisional denominations,
substitute
the numerical only
4
For the result of the
last divisional operation
employ the word
articles as being in use
5
But where lists require
to be given in
it, give each item a
numerical denomination
and refer to them
by the denomination of
such articles
6
Indicate by a numerical
figure the number
of divisional operations
by which the result
in question: the figure
in a broad type each
struck through by a
thin S.
7
The shorter the articles
the better
8
To one adjective substantive ten
adjectives, to one verb
ten substantives. In
In either case to
maximize brevity
individual brevity
the article would be
divided into ten – and
each would require
its complement of other
words.
9
Brevity of parts and
of the whole antagonise
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Form
10
Perspicuity gained by
lessening the excess of the
grammatical sentence
over the logical proposition
11 see 22
In each subarticle first
a substantive in the nomination
case, then a do.
in an oblique case or an
adjective or a verb.
12
Subarticles excepted, include
not in one article
two sentences so unconnected
as to be understood
one without the other.
13
For the reader might
consider the two as one
proposition – and reference
cannot be made
to one without the other.
14
In a principal proposition
embed not exceptive
or otherwise
modificative clauses
more than one
15
Of exceptions give
notice at the commencement
of an article
16
Put exceptions in a
separate article where
matter is important.
Others likely to be added
17
Place not a modification
clause or word between
two clauses or words so
as to be applicable to either
18
Nor after two words
in like case
19
Confusedness is
1 Obscurity
2 Ambiguity
Causes
1 Misselection
2 Miscollocation
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Form
20
Avoider repetitions
from habit of useless
formulæ as in English
practice
21
Avoid the use of
any locution exclusively
legal.
22 see 11
Put forward the
principal subject matter
at the beginning of the
sentence
23
For an impressive
locution use a pronoun
instead of a noun – the
noun in a former
sentence
What they can afford is
to build a palace, what they
cannot afford is to make
justice possible.
24
Lists of species once
given, form a generic
term which afterwards
substitute.
25
Expound all words
of doubt full or varying
sense.
26
Repeat not self evident propositions
Whereas it is expedient.
27
Use masculine singular to
comprehend both genders
and numbers
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Miscollocation
Ex
Between a pronoun
relative & its antecedent
interposition of another
capable of bearing also the
relation of an antecedent
Placing a negative adverb
in contiguity with a subject
matter other than that to
which it is intended to be
applied
Sort a restrictive (only)
Placing a modificative
clause so as to be applicable
to an unintended principal
have never before the
presentation
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