1. the formal and technical language of legal documents that is often difficult for ordinary people to understand
Usage: often used disapprovingly

Examples

• The contract was written in dense legalese that confused most readers.
• She asked her lawyer to translate the document from legalese into plain English.
• The insurance policy was full of legalese and technical terms.
• Many companies are now trying to avoid legalese in their customer agreements.
• The judge criticized the attorney for using unnecessary legalese in court.
• Understanding legalese requires specialized training in law.