Things which have no force singly may have force when joined.

Explanation

Provisions or words that standing alone might be insufficient may, when read together with other provisions, achieve the full effect intended.

Where this applies

• Individual provisions that are weak alone become powerful when combined.
• Each clause alone might not be enough but together they achieve the intended effect.
• Things that have no force individually may work when joined together.

See also

• 10.1.3 The whole is preferred to any single part.
• 10.2.6 Words ought to have some operation.