Legal language refers to the specialized vocabulary and phrasing used in legal documents, contracts, and court proceedings. It is designed to convey precise meanings and ensure clarity in legal contexts. This language often includes terms like plaintiff, defendant, and jurisdiction, which have specific definitions in law. The use of legal language can sometimes make it difficult for non-lawyers to understand legal texts. To address this, many jurisdictions encourage the use of plain language in legal documents, aiming to make legal information more accessible to the general public while still maintaining the necessary legal precision.