Luscorrecties

Luscorrecties are corrections applied to clauses in official texts, such as laws, regulations, standards, or contracts, to fix errors discovered after publication. The term derives from the Dutch word lus, which in this context refers to a specific clause, article, or section of a document.

Luscorrecties can address a range of issues, from typographical mistakes and misprints to ambiguities or inconsistencies within a clause. They may also correct cross-references, numbering, punctuation, or formatting that could affect interpretation or enforcement. While many corrections are minor editorial fixes, others involve substantive changes meant to clarify intent without altering the overall policy or legal effect.

The process for issuing luscorrecties typically involves the responsible drafting or publishing authority. After internal review, corrections are published as an official corrigendum, amendment notice, or revised version of the document. In some jurisdictions, such corrections are subject to formal procedures and must be documented in a change log or official gazette to ensure that practitioners are aware of the updated text and its implications.

Implications of luscorrecties include improved accuracy and consistency, which aids legal certainty and application. However, substantive corrections can affect interpretation or rights and obligations, making it important for readers to consult the most recent version. In practice, luscorrecties are part of the ongoing maintenance of normative texts to reflect clarified intent and corrected errors.

See also: corrigendum, erratum, amendment, legislative drafting.