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Slang; technical jargon used by attorneys that is often beyond the comprehension of the nonlawyer. States enact "plain English" laws that require the translation of legalese into everyday language to permit consumers to understand thei insurance policies, deeds, mortgages, leases, credit card financing agreements, and other legal documents. legalese n. slang for the sometimes arcane, convoluted and specialized jargon of lawyers and legal scholars. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Not to get tangled in too much legalese, the suit involves GM basically asking for money back. Committee member Dennis O'Sullivan wanted a neutral third-party to translate the report's legalese and provide a reality check - so when the study says a new 7,500-ton-per-day transfer station would have a ``less- than-significant impact'' on traffic in the area, he'll know whether that is really true. Officials have hid behind legalese, and so the Amish have reluctantly turned to petition drives and court challenges-just the kind of engagement with the modern world they were trying to avoid by seeking traditional work. |
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