Legalese Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Legalese is:

• A)A code language for paralegals
• B)A form of legal shorthand
• C)Legal terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar to laypeople
• D)Legal language for lay people

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Definitions:

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.

Coincidence

The occurrence of two or more events at the same time by chance, without any apparent causal connection.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.

Flashback

The sudden and intense re-experiencing of past experiences or traumas, often seen in PTSD.