What is another word for legalese?

Pronunciation: [lˌiːɡəlˈiːz] (IPA)

Legalese is a term used to describe the jargon or specialized language often used by lawyers, judges or legal writers. Other synonyms for legalese include legal jargon, legal language, legal talk, legal terms. These terms are often used to describe the complex and technical wording used within legal documents, contracts, or laws. However, the use of legalese can sometimes be confusing for the average person, making it difficult to understand legal documents. Therefore, it is important for legal professionals to communicate in simpler language to make legal proceedings more accessible to everyone. Other alternatives for legalese include plain language, clear writing, and plain English.

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What are the hypernyms for Legalese?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    jurisprudence, law, legal document, contract language, statutory language, legal language, Judicial language, Legal terminology, Legalese jargon.

What are the hyponyms for Legalese?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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