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legalese

 

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Noun legalese has 1 sense
  1. legalese - a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
    --1 is a kind of
    expressive style, style

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Legalese

Definition:

Legalese refers to the formal and technical language used in legal documents, contracts, and legal proceedings, which can often be complicated and difficult for non-legal professionals to understand.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Lawyers often use legalese when drafting contracts to ensure precise interpretation of the terms.

2. The defendant had trouble comprehending the legalese used by the prosecution during the trial.

Adjective:

1. The document was filled with legalese jargon that made it challenging for the average person to comprehend.

2. The lawyer's legalese explanation was necessary to navigate the complex legal requirements.

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