Definition & Meaning of "jargon"

Jargon

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon

language that is considered to be meaningless or obscure, used to impress or confuse people rather than to convey information

Example

The lawyer laid on the legal jargon, trying to confuse the jury.

She struggled to penetrate the dense scientific jargon in the research paper.

The government agency aimed to translate the legal jargon of the policy document into plain language.

The dense legal jargon befogged the reader, making it hard to understand the contract.

The complex jargon in the manual was dumbed down to help customers troubleshoot issues on their own.

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