intentional omission

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl əˈmɪʃən/
deliberate exclusion

The author's intentional omission of key details raised questions about the article's credibility.

The author deliberately left out important information, making the article seem unreliable.


formal

The deliberate act of leaving out information, details, or elements that should have been included.

The contract's intentional omission of the non-compete clause was a strategic move by the company.

The company purposefully excluded the non-compete clause from the contract for a specific reason.

The intentional omission of certain evidence in the trial led to an unfair verdict.

Key evidence was deliberately left out during the trial, resulting in an unjust outcome.

This phrase is often used in legal, academic, or professional contexts to describe a conscious decision to exclude information.

Related Phrases

deliberate omissionphrase
a purposeful exclusion of information
unintentional omissionphrase
an accidental exclusion of information

Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use 'intentional omission' in formal writing or professional settings to indicate a deliberate exclusion of information.

Gold Rule

Precision in Legal Contexts

In legal documents, 'intentional omission' can have significant implications, so use it carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'intentional' (done on purpose) and 'omission' (the act of leaving something out).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents, academic writing, or professional communications, to describe a deliberate choice to exclude information. It implies a conscious decision rather than an accident.

Word Breakdown

intentional
done on purpose
adjective
+
omission
the act of leaving something out
noun
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