AGLC4 Rule 1.8.1: Italicisation for Emphasis

Words in the text may be italicised for emphasis. Where emphasis is added to words in a quotation, the footnote must disclose it with a parenthetical under rule 1.5.7.

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Formatting

  • Emphasised words are italic.
  • Emphasis added inside a quotation requires (emphasis added) or the appropriate clause in the citation.

In the text

Rather, the suggested changes would act as a signalling mechanism to parent companies that their control, and their wrongdoing through that control, would result in a statutory piercing of the veil.

Quoted from the Guide, page 26

Forms in the rule

Quoted from the Guide, page 26
  • their wrongdoing through that control

See also

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