7 words and phrases only lawyers understand

Every job has its own unique vocabularyLegal professions are no exceptionin fact, lawyers might use more confusing words and phrases than people in any other field.From "upstanding" to "wobbler," we compiled examples of terms that make sense to lawyers, but make outsiders scratch their heads.Read on to get a glimpse into a lawyer's lexicon:SEE ALSO:6 things New Yorkers say that you won't hear anywhere elseWobblerThe word "wobbler" might make you think of someone doing the popular line dance at a wedding. In legal contexts, a wobbler is a case that teeters on the edge of being a crime and a misdemeanor.RecessFor most people, recess conjures memories of playing outside in between classes in elementary school. In the legal world, recess refers to a break in a trial or court proceeding.TortTort doesn't refer to a cake made with ground nuts or breadcrumbs and topped with rich frostingthat's atorte.Tort is any kind of wrongful act that harms someone else and for which you can be sued for damages.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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