law Latin

noun

The Latin language as used in law and legal documents, being a mixture of Latin with Old French and Latinized English words.

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Meanings

nounlaw Latin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe Latin language as used in law and legal documents, being a mixture of Latin with Old French and Latinized English words.
  2. humorousobsoleteuncountableBarbarous Latin.

    Synonyms: apothecary's Latin, bog Latin, Dog Latin

Synonyms & antonyms

nounBarbarous Latin.

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apothecary's Latinbog LatinDog Latin
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APA

law Latin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/law%20Latin

MLA

“law Latin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/law%20Latin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “law Latin,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/law%20Latin.

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