Plain English Legal Dictionary
The ultimate legalese translator. Browse over 500 contract terms and dangerous jargon defined in simple, everyday language.
Quick Answer: What do common legal terms mean?
When translating legal jargon, here are the most common red flags you need to know:
- What does indemnification mean? It means you have to pay the other party's legal bills if your actions cause them to get sued.
- Force Majeure plain English: The "Act of God" clause. You can't be held liable if a hurricane, war, or pandemic stops you from fulfilling the contract.
- Arbitration clause explained: You are giving up your constitutional right to sue them in a public court in front of a judge or jury.
- In Perpetuity: Forever. Literally until the end of time.
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