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lawyerese

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[law-yer-eez, loi-er-] / ˌlɔ jərˈiz, ˌlɔɪ ər- /

noun

  1. lawyer-speak.


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He appeared shy and unsure, talked in stiff lawyerese, had little technical knowledge about engines or air frames.

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