Legalese Definition

lēgə-lēz, -lēs
noun
The technical and often arcane legal terminology and forms used in deeds, contracts, etc.
Webster's New World

Wording that resembles how a lawyer writes, especially such that is confusing to the layperson.

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Origin of Legalese

  • legal +"Ž -ese

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Legalese Sentence Examples

  • There's no point drafting convoluted legalese to be sure of precision if people then ca n't disentangle the meaning.

  • Also in November, they visited Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo for a series of training sessions designed to eliminate legalese.

  • There's no point drafting convoluted legalese to be sure of precision if people then can't disentangle the meaning.

  • We are well aware of the multi-page tomes, written in dense legalese, which many people associate with the writing of wills.

  • The legal context will be examined, and the reasons for such legalese as warranties and indemnities will be discussed.

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Words Starting With

LLELEG

Words Ending With

ESEESE

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Words Starting With L and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With E