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Contracts as structured data: a different way of reading
Download PDFWhat changes when a contract is treated as information as well as text? Structured approaches can reveal obligations, dates and dependencies, while leaving interpretation firmly within the lawyer’s domain.
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Text and structure
A contract can be analysed for obligations and dependencies without reducing its meaning to a spreadsheet.
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Obligation | Deliver a report |
| Review | Confirm completion |
Interpretation remains essential
Structure supports, rather than replaces, professional judgement.