layman
Example Sentences
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If they decide to take the case to court, it will be called R v Mountbatten-Windsor, or in layman's terms, the King against the King's brother.
From BBC
Some people use that term in a layman’s sense to mean that you’re the person looking after her and taking care of her.
From MarketWatch
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.
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 Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.