Legalese refers to the formal and often complex language used by lawyers and in legal documents. It's characterized by:
* Technical jargon: Words and phrases specific to the legal profession, often unfamiliar to laypeople.
* Latin terms: Many legal concepts are expressed using Latin phrases.
* Complex sentence structure: Sentences are often long and convoluted, making them difficult to understand.
* Redundancy: Phrases are repeated to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity, which can lead to verbosity.