Proposals and “Weasel Phrases” – Bredemarket

Have you ever ever used the phrase “weasel phrase”? Right here’s how Merriam-Webster defines it:

“a phrase used with a purpose to evade or retreat from a direct or forthright assertion or place”

I don’t understand how weasels grew to become the topic of a unfavorable phrase like this, however right here we’re.

I discovered the phrase “weasel phrase” once I began working in proposals. I’ve been writing proposals for almost 15 years, and I’ve run into many circumstances the place I don’t adjust to the written phrase of a compulsory requirement, and I find yourself having to…evade or retreat.

I’ve adopted my share of favourite weasel phrases through the years. I’m not going to provide away any of my secrets and techniques on this public discussion board, however you’ve in all probability heard me rant in regards to the authorities weasel wording relating to REAL ID “enforcement”:

“This rule ensures that Federal companies have applicable flexibility to implement the card-based enforcement provisions of the REAL ID rules after the Could 7, 2025, enforcement deadline by explicitly allowing companies to implement these provisions in phases….The rule additionally requires companies to coordinate their plans with DHS, make the plans publicly obtainable, and obtain full enforcement by Could 5, 2027.”

As I’ve ranted repeatedly, the REAL ID enforcement DEADLINE is Could 7, 2025, however FULL enforcement will probably be achieved by Could 5, 2027. There are sufficient weasel phrases to distract from the truth that full enforcement isn’t going down on Could 7, 2025.

“Flexibility,” “implement in phases”…I’m taking notes. The following time I reply to a DHS RFI, I could use a few of these.

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