Legal doublet

Legal doublet

A legal doublet is a standardized phrase used frequently in English legal language which consists of two or more words which are near synonyms. The origin of the doubling — and sometimes even tripling — often lies in the transition of legal language from Latin to French. Certain words were simply given in their Latin, French and/or English forms to ensure understanding.

List of common legal doublets

* aid and abet
* appropriate and proper
* by and between
* cancel, annul and set aside
* cease and desist
* covenant and agree
* deem and consider
* demise and lease
* due and payable
* final and conclusive
* full faith and credit
* give, devise and bequeath
* goods and chattels
* grant, bargain, sell
* indemnify and hold harmless
* legal and valid
* liens and encumbrances
* make and enter into
* name, constitute and appoint
* null and void
* over and above
* part and parcel
* perform and discharge
* power and authority
* rest, residue and remainder
* right, title and interest
* sale or transfer
* sole and exclusive
* to have and to hold
* successors and assigns
* terms and conditions


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