Legal Definitions - ambiguity doctrine

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Definition of ambiguity doctrine

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Simple Definition

The ambiguity doctrine is a rule that says when there is confusion or uncertainty in a document, it should be interpreted in a way that is not favorable to the person who wrote it. This is also known as the contra proferentem rule. It applies to contracts and other legal documents.

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