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Simple English definitions for legal terms

word of art

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A quick definition of word of art:

A word of art is a word or phrase that has a specific meaning in a particular field, different from its general meaning in everyday language. For example, in law, "and his heirs" and "res ipsa loquitur" are words of art. Sometimes, a word of art can be a jargonistic word or phrase.

A more thorough explanation:

A word of art is a term used in a specific field that has a precise meaning different from its general meaning in everyday language. It can also refer to jargonistic words or phrases used within a particular profession or industry.

  • Res ipsa loquitur: In law, this Latin phrase means "the thing speaks for itself." It is used to describe situations where the mere occurrence of an accident or injury implies negligence on the part of the defendant.
  • And his heirs: This phrase is commonly used in legal documents, such as wills and deeds, to indicate that a property or asset will be passed down to the named person's heirs after their death.
  • Code review: In software development, this term refers to the process of examining and evaluating a program's source code to identify and fix errors or improve its overall quality.

These examples illustrate how a word of art can have a specific and precise meaning within a particular field, and how it may not be easily understood by those outside of that field.

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Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
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CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
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22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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