different between layperson vs legalese

layperson

English

Alternative forms

  • lay person

Etymology

lay +? person

Noun

layperson (plural laypeople or laypersons)

  1. A person who is not a cleric.
  2. One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

Antonyms

  • (one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject): aficionado, expert, professional, specialist

Translations

See also

  • laity
  • lay
  • layman

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legalese

English

Etymology

legal +? -ese

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: le?gal?ese

Noun

legalese (uncountable)

  1. (informal, derogatory) Technical jargon common in the legal profession, the argot of lawyers.
  2. (informal, derogatory) Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles legal writing, especially when confusing to laypeople; bureaucratese; officialese.

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