Rewrite dense policy language into plain action language while preserving conditions.
Original policy sentence: "Reimbursement eligibility shall be contingent upon timely substantiation of qualifying expenditures exceeding the documentation threshold." Plain-language rule: Reader -> action -> condition -> consequence The common trap is to preserve every abstract noun because the sentence sounds official. But official language that readers cannot act on creates more operational risk, not less. People miss requirements, managers interpret exceptions inconsistently, and support teams answer the same avoidable questions. Name the reader Employees submitting expenses Policy language often hides the actor. Naming the reader lets the sentence use an active verb. Name the action Submit a receipt The verb…
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