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A person who is not a lawyer or has no legal training. May also refer to the average person who is not in the practice of law or someone who is not a member of any particular profession. … [Read more...] about LAYMAN

Currently referring to issue or children of a couple, traditionally referring to children born only in wedlock. … [Read more...] about LAWFUL ISSUE

To terminate or suspend an employee or group of employee through no fault of the employee. This is typically done when an employer cannot afford to pay an employee, where a business division has been terminated or the demand and need for the position has waned. … [Read more...] about LAYOFF

Also referred to as LPR; a non citizen of the U.S. who has been issued a green card and granted permanent permission to reside in the U.S. … [Read more...] about LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT

Usually in reference to a person who is a non-lawyer. Also may refer to a person without any special or professional knowledge or skill in a particular subject. … [Read more...] about LAYPERSON