Jargon Is Technical Terminology Used Within Specialized Groups--Sometimes Called "The

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Jargon is technical terminology used within specialized groups--sometimes called "the pros' prose."

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Definitions:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to offset injuries or losses caused by the defendant's actions.

Injunctive Relief

A legal remedy in the form of a court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts, used to prevent irreparable harm or to preserve the status quo.

Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A United States federal law enacted in 1988 that prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment.