Lawyerspeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lawyerspeak is a noun meaning (informal) The abstruse jargon of lawyers.
Meaning
(informal) The abstruse jargon of lawyers.
Example Sentences
And, they pointed out in lawyerspeak, “the subplot in plaintiffs’ screenplay about Gordo and his defecation obsession has no analogue in defendants’ motion picture.”
Word Forms
- lawyer-speak
Synonyms for lawyerspeak
Depending on context, synonyms include legalese.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lawyerese, legalese, legalspeak, corporatespeak, pilotspeak, spookspeak.
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