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LAYMAN, eccl. law. One who is not an ecclesiastic nor a clergyman.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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As Norman Brennan says, the law needs explaining in layman terms - with due regard to the feelings of fright, outrage and anger someone might experience when faced with an intruder in the middle of the night.
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Thou Shalt make sure the interviewee can talk in layman terms.
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