Legal Humor
/ˈliːɡəl ˈhjuːmər/
Definitions
- (n.) Use of wit or satire relating to legal concepts, practices, or personalities, often to critique or lighten the law's seriousness.
The judge's legal humor helped ease the tension in the courtroom.
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Commentary
Legal humor often employs specialized knowledge of law, making it nuanced and sometimes inaccessible to those outside the legal profession.
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