Legalese In The Age of IM
Noting the strict word and page length limits judges impose on briefs and oral arguments, Roger Wade Hughes has proposed that appellate lawyers adopt a system of communicating via IM type acronyms, such as:
- ASSA = assuming arguendo
- WADR = with all due respect
- 2SL = slippery slope
- WSA = well settled authority
XF? Via Law.com.
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