Don't use compound prepositions and other wordy expressions when the same meaning can be conveyed with one or two words. Avoid redundancies . Don't use word pairs, if the words have the same effect or where the meaning of one included the other. Word pairs to avoid any and all authorize and direct cease and desist each and every full and complete order and direct means and includes necessary and desirable 15. Use concrete words .
Government writing often concerns abstract subjects.
But abstract words can be vague and open to different interpretations. Put instructions in simple, concrete words. IF YOU MEAN vehicles automobiles firearms rifles aircraft helicopters 16. Don't use words that antagonize . Words can attract or repel readers.