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Old 31-Aug-2006, 06:53
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Hello,

could you please tell me whether it is better to use "his" or "its" in contracts, e.g.:

The supplier gives his/its written consent ....

My google search suggests that "its" is more frequently used. Maybe it is because we donīt know whether the supplier is a man or a woman or a company...

Thank you very much.

Hanka
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