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Every job has its own unique vocabulary
AdvertisementLegal professions are no exception — in fact, lawyers might use more confusing words and phrases than people in any other field.
From "upstanding" to "wobbler," we compiled examples of terms that make sense to lawyers, but make outsiders scratch their heads.
Read on to get a glimpse into a lawyer's lexicon:
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AdvertisementThe word "wobbler" might make you think of someone doing the popular line dance at a wedding. In legal contexts, a wobbler is a case that teeters on the edge of being a crime and a misdemeanor.
For most people, recess conjures memories of playing outside in between classes in elementary school. In the legal world, recess refers to a break in a trial or court proceeding.
