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layman

[ley-muhn] / ˈleɪ mən /


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Savvy AI companies or a forward-thinking law firm will then learn enough to replace lawyers with a $99-a-month online service to guide laymen through divorce, custody and many other disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal

During his presentation, McClellan broke down key film concepts in layman’s terms for the diverse audience who were mostly composed of film lovers and people who were simply interested in the topic.

From Los Angeles Times

Immersing your body in cold water causes a stress response, known as “survival mode” or in layman’s terms, “Get me out!”

From The Wall Street Journal

The need for O'Neill to explain the concessions in such layman terms speaks volumes.

From BBC

“To me, as a layman and a couch athlete, the ability to throw a ball at 100 mph and then go out and hit three home runs?”

From Los Angeles Times