Any ambiguity in an exemption clause must be interpreted against the ________ party because that party had every chance to make the ambiguity more clear.
A)remote
B)third
C)drawing
D)assigning
E)minor

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The principle of contra proferentem dictates that any ambiguity in a contract, including exemption clauses, should be interpreted against the party that drafted or introduced the clause. This is because the drafting party had the opportunity to clarify any ambiguities but failed to do so. Hence, the term "drawing" party is correct, as it refers to the party that draws up or drafts the contract or clause.

Any Ambiguity in an Exemption Clause Must Be Interpreted Against