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legalese

The word “legalese” has 3 syllables: le-gal-ese

It's pronounced as /ˌliɡəˈliz/

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In the thesaurus, “legalese” has 24 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for legalese along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legalese

Meanings of legalese

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

Example Sentences

  • The contract was so full of legalese that it was hard to understand.
  • He offered to translate the legalese into plain English for everyone.
  • Many people get confused by the dense legalese in official documents.
  • The letter was short, direct, and free of legalese.
  • She studied legalese to help clients make sense of complicated terms.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms or another words to legalese, such as: bafflegab, bombast, bureaucratese, computerese, double-talk, educationese, fustian.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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