Documentation language should be precise, unambiguous, and clearly scoped to prevent misinterpretation while maintaining readability. Avoid open-ended terms that could be misunderstood or exploited, and use established terminology when dealing with legal, technical, or domain-specific concepts.

When writing documentation:

Example from legal documentation:

// Ambiguous - could be misinterpreted
"license does not hinder the ability of one to contribute to, or view the source code"

// Precise - clearly scoped
"license does not hinder the ability of any non-commercial entity to contribute to, redistribute or view the source code of the project"

This approach ensures documentation serves its intended purpose without creating loopholes or confusion for readers.