Linguistic precision is a must-have in the legal toolbox. Words matter—especially to lawyers. Lengthy “definitions” sections are standard fare in lawyer-crafted contracts. Who but lawyers parse ...

Construction is an industry with a long history that stretches back thousands of years. Over time, the industry developed its own specialized language. Indeed, the “Oxford Dictionary of Construction, ...

You have to love the elocution of certain words and phrases, particularly in the confounding arena of law and legalisms. We’ve run into some of these before in this column, words and combinations such ...

From credit card agreements to offers of employment, leases, and business agreements, contracts are a common part of the modern world. While you do not need to be an attorney to use or even create a ...

Understanding legal terminology is critical for business owners who want to stay compliant and protect their interests. While you don’t need to become a legal expert overnight, having a working ...

Legalese is practically its own language and sometimes you need a lawyer or a legal dictionary to decipher the meaning of legal terms. From "acquittal" to "writ of certiorari," there's at least one ...