Words that appear to be in English, but are defined and used very differently than in everyday life, are typically known as legalese; that is, the language of the law. These words are so specialized in their meaning that entirely separate dictionaries are written just so the bar attorneys can use them against you. Below is a collection of what are probably some of the more useful words to you. The following legal definitions are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and just so you can have an understanding on the meanings of the words as the Founders would probably have understood them vernacularly, Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:
Acquiescence “Legally” Defined
Adhesion Contract “Legally” Defined
Anarchy “Legally” Defined (please also read The Etymology of the Word, “Anarchy”)
Capitis Dimunitio “Legally” Defined
Constitution “Legally” Defined
Embezzlement “Legally” Defined
Habeas Corpus “Legally” Defined
Infringement “Legally” Defined
Intimidation “Legally” Defined
Registration “Legally” Defined
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