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Legal Writing Word Choice: As Such

If you favor “as such” to avoid another “thus” or “therefore,” you’re in good company. But do you know what “as such” actually means?

“As Such”

  • Definition: The phrase as such means “in that capacity” or “in itself”: “She is the president of the company, and as such, she has the final say.”
  • Common Misuses of “as such”:
    • As a transition word to signal a conclusion: “There is nothing in Defendant’s reply that addresses this issue. As such, the Court should grant Plaintiff’s motion.”
    • As a transition word to signal causation: “The defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle. As such, the plaintiff suffered injuries.”

Rule: Unless you mean “in that capacity,” as such is a no-go!

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