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Definition
To be stated clearly in writing or in regulations; written in black and white.
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How it's used
Use this phrase when referring to formal, written rules or legal documents where there is no ambiguity. It carries a sense of authority and finality, often used to shut down arguments or clarify disputes about what is allowed. It is almost exclusively used in professional or legal contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
The company regulations explicitly state that lateness is not allowed.
Does the contract explicitly state that compensation is required?
Related words
Common phrases
explicitly stated in the contract
explicitly stated in the law
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general instructions or verbal agreements, as the term specifically implies a written, official document or statute.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
